#1: C-A-B – Resuscitate BEFORE You Intubate in Trauma
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In adult trauma patients presenting with hemorrhagic shock, initiating blood transfusion prior to endotracheal intubation was associated with lower odds of 30-day mortality and less frequent postintubation hypotension.
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Circulation-first trauma resuscitation and mortality: A 9-year single-center retrospective study. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2025 Dec 17. doi: 10.1097/TA.0000000000004850. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41417671.
#2: Lispro vs. Regular Insulin for Hyperkalemia
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When comparing IV insulin lispro versus IV insulin regular for hyperkalemia in the ED, lispro was associated with a significant decrease in potassium but an increase in hypoglycemic events.
Source
Comparison of Single-Dose Intravenous Insulin Regular vs. Insulin Lispro for Hyperkalemia Treatment in the Emergency Department: The SIR-LISPRO Trial. Am J Emerg Med. 2025 Dec 26;101:92-98. doi: 10.1016/j.ajem.2025.12.031. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41477935; PMCID: PMC12810486.
