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A Bloody Mess: an Update on UGIB Management in the ED

A Bloody Mess: an Update on UGIB Management in the ED

by Simon Wells, Richard Hoang, Shankar Sethuraman | Sep 19, 2019 | Gastroenterology, Grand Round Summaries

Acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is an all-too-frequent presentation that can scare the pants off of even the most seasoned Emergency Physician.  Severity of presentation can vary greatly, from simple bleeds related to gastritis to exsanguinating variceal...
Damage Control Resuscitation (DCR) – A Summary of the Joint Trauma System Clinical Practice Guideline

Damage Control Resuscitation (DCR) – A Summary of the Joint Trauma System Clinical Practice Guideline

by Richard Hoang | Mar 7, 2019 | Critical Care, Featured, Pre-Hospital, Resuscitation, Trauma

Hemorrhage is the leading cause of preventable death on the battlefield. Damage Control Resuscitation (DCR) works synergistically with Damage Control Surgery (DCS) and prioritizes non-surgical interventions that reduce morbidity and mortality due to trauma and...
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