P.E – to thrombolyse or not to thrombolyse? #FOAMed #FOAMcc #POCUS

We have chosen to feature this topic (as many blogs have), as there are many grey areas associated with treatment of PE. In the main, these are whether to thrombolyse or not and it takes skill on the risk:benefit front to do the right thing. There are many published guidelines and outcome trials to try... Continue Reading →

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Management of AF on ITU #FOAMed #FOAMcc

Background This is designed as a quick guide to the management of this common ITU condition. Click here for the original NICE guidance for AF New Onset AF (NOAF) Usually prequelled with some previous risk factors: Age Poor LV function LA dilatation Thyroid disease Alcohol consumption Hypertension Atrial fibrillation with fast ventricular rate Cardiac... Continue Reading →