Journal Feed Weekly Wrap-Up
- May 14th, 2022
- Clay Smith
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We always work hard, but we may not have time to read through a bunch of journals. It’s time to learn smarter.
Originally published at JournalFeed, a site that provides daily or weekly literature updates.
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#1: Does Ramped Position Increase First-Pass Success During Intubation?
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This systematic review and meta-analysis does not show any statistical difference in first-pass success rate or adverse intubation-related events between patients intubated in a inclined versus supine position.
Source
Effect of inclined positioning on first-pass success during endotracheal intubation: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Emerg Med J. 2022;0:1-7. Doi:10.1136/emermed-2021-212968
#2: The Achilles’ Heals…Without Surgery? Non-op vs Operative Management RCT
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Patients with Achilles’ tendon rupture undergoing surgical repair, either open or minimally-invasive, did not have better outcomes at 12 months compared to non-operative treatment. However, those managed nonoperatively had a higher rate of tendon rerupture.
Source
Nonoperative or Surgical Treatment of Acute Achilles’ Tendon Rupture. N Engl J Med. 2022 Apr 14;386(15):1409-1420. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2108447.