The Cost of Saving Lives: Complications Arising from Pre-Hospital Tourniquet Use

Loud & Clear: EMS Guiding Principles - Advanced Continuing Education for Paramedics, EMTs & Prehospital Care Providers

We dive into the latest emergency medicine research evaluating the complications following pre-hospital tourniquet use. Dr. Ben Li, an expert in emergency medicine literature reviews a 2023 study titled 'The Cost of Saving Lives: Complications Arising from Pre-Hospital Tourniquet Use,' exploring its implications for EMS providers. From infection to compartment syndrome, we discuss the potential downstream complications and we do so reviewing step by step guide on how to critically appraise current literature. Tune in to ensure your evidence-based care starts in the streets. 01:10 Introducing the Study 03:48 Understanding Study Design and Quality 06:19 Diving into the Study's Context and Background 09:04 Using Appraisal Checklists to Evaluate the Study 10:31 Cohort Study Design and Its Implications 15:31 Selection Bias and Generalizability 22:36 Measurement and Classification Bias 24:45 Understanding Confounding Variables 25:51 Evaluating Study Methods and Follow-Up 27:43 Analyzing Study Results 31:21 Complications and Their Implications 34:33 Multivariable Analysis Insights 36:49 Practical Applications and Future Research 46:24 Final Thoughts
Resources

• The Resus Tailor - https://www.theresustailor.com/
• Critical Appraisal Checklists- https://casp-uk.net/casp-tools-checklists/

Gear We Like

• Good Stethoscope - https://amzn.to/3YJJrf2
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Books We Recommend

• The Dichotomy of Leadership - https://amzn.to/4fiCAjN
• Extreme Ownership - https://amzn.to/3O1FWfa

• Managing the Unexpected: Sustained Performance in a Complex World - https://amzn.to/3V7BwYf
• Thinking Fast and Slow - https://amzn.to/4fiJG85

• • A Thousand Naked Strangers: A Paramedic's Wild Ride to the Edge and Back - https://amzn.to/3YJJrf2

Guest/Cast/Crew information-
Guest- Dr. Ben Li
Host- Ross Orpet, Will Berry
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