The discovery and understanding of barotrauma-related injuries began over 100 years ago, long before the invention of scuba diving. It was first described when laborers began to work inside caissons that were being used to build bridge supports. In order for a bridge to stand, the supporting pillars had to be set on bedrock and […]
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This is the second of two articles on the Patient Assessment System (PAS). In the first article, we reviewed the entire PAS, paying particular attention to the areas of the PAS that can indicate an emergent problem requiring immediate care. In this edition of the WMN, we will review the PAS and Critical Care—taking a […]
The way in which you handle the first five minutes of an emergency can make the difference between life and
