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355. The Lethal Triad morphs into the Diamond of Death Part 1

Sep 20, 202225 min
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Episode description

Doc Mitchell was and GA, ST and SOST EM Doc who performed the first pre hosptial combat reboa. In this episode he discusses a key article reviewing the pathophysiology of the Lethal Triad and now the diamond of death. Hypocalcemia is implicated in reduced myocardial contractility, loss of vascular tone, and several impacts on the clotting cascade and clot strength. In Part 1 of 2,  Doc M puts this together for the medics and covers down on calcium cholride vs calcium gluconate.

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