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Episode 130 - Opinion-Based Medicine w/Mike Carunchio

Heavy Lies the Helmet

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Reevaluating Cervical Collars in Emergency Care

This chapter examines the use of cervical collars in emergency medical situations, questioning their effectiveness and potential harms, such as exacerbating neurological conditions. It also evaluates challenges in managing patients requiring advanced airways while immobilized and discusses the advantages of a centralized system for air ambulance services to enhance coordination and care. The dialogue highlights inconsistencies in healthcare practices and advocates for improved guidelines to address systemic resource use in critical care.

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