Trauma

Western Trauma Association Algorithms. Evidence-based critical decision algorithms in trauma.
Pediatric Trauma Society. Guidelines and educational resources.
Brain Trauma Foundation Guidelines. Concussion, prehospital and surgical management of TBI, pediatric TBI, prognosis in TBI, combat-related head trauma.
Joint Trauma System: Clinical Practice Guidelines. Evidence-based guidelines developed by subject matter experts from both the military and civilian communities.
Joint Trauma System: Emergency War Surgery Course. Lecture series based on JTS CPGs and the Emergency War Surgery Book.
Trauma in a Flash. Brief videos on trauma topics, hosted by the Arizona Trauma Association.
ER-REBOA PLUS Catheter, Prytime Medical. Quick Reference Guide.

- ER-REBOA PLUS Convenience Kit.

- ER-REBOA PLUS Catheter, Instrutions for Use.

- ER-REBOA PLUS Catheter, Product Video.

Critical Care

ICU One Pager. "Critical care education one page at a time. Simple, free, & open source." High-yield clinical topics condensed into single-page reference cards. Other topics addressed in more detail include point of care ultrasound (POCUS) and COVID.
The Bottom Line. High-yield journal article summaries focused on the diagnosis and management of critically ill patients.
Critical Care Reviews Newsletter. Weekly update on the most up-to-date literature. Register to receive the email weekly.
Life in the Fast Lane [LIFTL]. ICU providers provide educational resources for EM and critical care, including EKG interpretation and the Critical Care Compendium.
REBEL EM. Journal reviews, tutorials, and other educational tools. Focus is emergency medicine, but plenty of cross-over with critical care.
Stanford Critical Care Educational Resources. Free education resources hosted by Stanford Medical School.
University of Maryland- Critical Care Project.
Critical Care Now.
Deranged Physiology.
EM-Crit Project. Parent website of the Internet Book of Critical Care and PulmCrit.

- The Internet Book of Critical Care (IBCC)

- PulmCrit- blog entries on practical ICU topics.

Venous thromboembolism and anticoagulation management

- Anticoagulation Provider Toolkit

- Anticoagulation Desktop Reference

- Anticoagulation in Non-valvular Atrial Fibrillation

- Anticoagulation in Venous Thromboembolism

- DOAC Bleeding Management

- Anticoagulation in Pediatric Venous Thromboembolism

- Periprocedural Management (DOAC)

- Periprocedural Management (Warfarin)

Push-dose vasopressors

- Push Dose Pressors: Your Quick & Dirty Guide

- emDOCs: Push-Dose Vasopressors: An Update for 2019

- Scott Weingart: Push-dose pressors for immediate blood pressure control

General Medical Information

UpToDate. The name says it all- evidence-based recommendations based on the most current literature. Subscription required.

Critical Care: Society Guidelines

CHEST Guidelines. Topics addressed include: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), venous thromboembolism (VTE), and liberation from mechanical ventilation.

- Antithrombotic Therapy for VTE Disease: Executive Summary (2021)

SCCM Guidelines. Topics addressed include: Surviving Sepsis, management of pain/ agitation/ delirium, nutrition, critical-illness-related corticosteroid insufficiency, etc.
Infectious Disease Society of America.
Critical Care Nutrition. Nutrition guidelines and bedside tools (i.e., Nutric score).
European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN).

Emergency General Surgery: Society Guidelines

World Society of Emergency Surgery (WSES). Guidelines and reviews covering topics including trauma, pancreatitis, colitis, cholecystitis, and large bowel malignancy, and many others.
American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) Clinical Practice Guidelines. Guidelines on common colo-rectal diseases such as diverticulitis, preoperative bowel preparation, hemorrhoids, and colorectal cancer.
Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) Guidelines and Clinical Reviews. Guidelines include cholecystitis, ERAS protocol, choledocholithiasis, laparoscopy, to name a few.
American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE). Evaluation, diagnosis and management of patients undergoing GI endoscopy.

Tutorials

Edwards Science Clinical Education. Free access to clinical resources including quick references for hemodynamic monitoring and oxygenation assessment of the critically ill.

- Quick Guide to Cardiopulmonary Care.

- Hemodynamic Optimization.

- Perioperative Goal-Directed Therapy.

- ScVO2 Monitoring.

Thromboelastography. Diagrams of TEG and ROTEM, explanation of methods and variables.

Radiology

Radiopaedia.org. Open-edit radiology resource, compiled by radiologists and other health professionals from across the globe.
How to Read a Chest X-Ray: The Graphic Novel and Drawing Book. Download this “Dummies Guide” to reading chest x-rays and brush up on the basics.
Appropriateness Criteria. Evidence-based guidelines to assist providers in making the most appropriate imaging or treatment decision for a specific clinical condition.

- Acute Right Upper Quadrant Pain

- Acute Right Lower Quadrant Pain

Ultrasound

Ultrasound Training Videos.
American Thoracic Society: Intensive Care Ultrasound

                     - Part 1: Physics, Equipment, and Image Quality
                     - Part II: Central Vascular Access and Venous Diagnostic Ultrasound
                     - Part III: Lung and Pleural Ultrasound for the Intensivist
                     - Part IV: Abdominal Ultrasound in Critical Care
                     - Part V: Goal-directed Echocardiography
                     - Part VI: Fluid Responsiveness and Shock Assessment

American College of Surgeons Resources

American College of Surgeons (ACS) Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP) Best Practice Guidelines

- Imaging

- Management of Traumatic Brain Injury

- Management of Orthopaedic Trauma

- Management of Geriatric Trauma

- Massive Transfusion in Trauma

- Recognition of Child Abuse, Elder Abuse, and Intimate Partner Violence

- Palliative Care

Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient, 2014. Framework for developing a trauma system. Compares the different resources available at Level 1, 2, and 3 verified trauma centers. "An ideal trauma system includes all the components identified with optimal trauma care, such as prevention, access, prehospital care and transportation, acute hospital care, rehabilitation, and research activities."
Guidelines for Field Triage of Injured Patients Recommendations of the National Expert Panel on Field Triage, 2011. Basic algorithm for triage of trauma patients based on mechanism of injury, physiologic criteria, and anatomic region of injury.
Stop the Bleed. Trains non-healthcare providers in point of injury treatment for massive hemorrhage.

AAST Resources

AAST. COVID-19, Aspiration, Blunt Cardiac Injury, Blunt Splenic Injury, Child Passenger Safety, Clostridium Difficle, ICU Illness, Wound Care Instructions, Field Triage, Epidemiology and Injury Prevention, Mechanical Ventilation, Pelvis Injuries, Rib Fractures, Sports Concussions, Thromboembolic Disease, Trauma Systems, TBI Rehabilitation.
AAST CME Opportunities. Meet the Masters, high yield journal articles, in addition to countless other resources. Some are free, and some are $25 for non-members.
AAST Virtual Grand Rounds. AAST hosts virtual grand rounds, a web-based educational series
AAST Acute Care Surgery Fellow Educational Resources. 67 Educational Modules for ACS Fellows. Created by the ACS Committee. ONLY accessible by ACS Fellows.

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