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Just Released 2025

Stayin' Alive: Preventing Post-intubation cardiac arrest. 
 Post-intubation Cardiac Arrest (PICA) and “Resuscitation  before Intubation” are concepts that have been around for a while  but not every agency/department utilizes them to increase survivability and decrease complications associated with a sick person who is about to be intubated. Preparation is key and a
large part of it is BLS in nature. We will review PICA and  Resuscitation before Intubation and what interventions we can do  in the field to decrease mortality of our patients.
   
Fat Bottomed Girls.. No More! : Side Effects of Weight Loss shots and Surgery. 

Weight loss surgeries have been improving in the last several years, but for those who aren't candidates (or can't afford it), weight loss shots are an alternative.  But, like anything, there are some side effects, both long and short term.   What happens when you respond to someone who has diarrhea, vomiting, bowel obstructions, constipation, choking from esophageal strictures, etc?     Is this a side effect because they take "the shot"?   Why can't weight loss surgery patient drink during their meal?    Why do they have to take a multivitamin?    





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