Does increased Duration of Operating Time for Carotid Endarterectomy be Associated with Increased Mortality?
Longer operative times for carotid endarterectomy are associated with increased risk of postoperative complications. Factors associated with longer operative times for carotid endarterectomy can be identified preoperatively.
Successful intraosseous infusion does not always require injection into a bone with a medullary cavity. Practitioners attempting intraosseous access on critically ill patients in the emergency department or prehospital setting need not restrict themselves to such bones. Calcaneus and radial styloid are both an acceptable alternative to traditional recommended sites.