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EM Quick Hits 62 Optimizing RSI Medication Timing, ED Boarding of Older Patients, Prolonged Tourniquet Use, Rural Peer Support Programs, ECG Reciprocal Changes, Nutrition Tips for Shift Workers

Emergency Medicine Cases

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Managing Prolonged Tourniquet Use

This chapter explores the critical management strategies for patients who have experienced prolonged tourniquet use, emphasizing the significance of timing in their removal. It highlights the risks of reperfusion syndrome and underscores the importance of monitoring and pre-treatment to prevent complications such as metabolic acidosis and cardiac arrhythmias.

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