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Assessing the need for resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) for management of noncompressible hemorrhage at a Canadian urban trauma centre

Massive exsanguination resulting in circulatory collapse is one of the leading causes of preventable death in trauma.[1,2] The cornerstone of the emergency management of massive hemorrhage is obtaining control of the... Read More

Point prevalence of asymptomatic COVID-19-positive hospital personnel on high-risk wards in a large urban hospital in British Columbia

Background While several studies have identified asymptomatic COVID-19-positive health care workers among on-duty hospital personnel,[1-5] others have not.[6,7] Mass COVID-19 screening of asymptomatic hospital... Read More

Influenza and pneumococcal disease vaccinations: Is there a role for prevention in the emergency department?

Background Influenza is an important seasonal respiratory illness that is estimated to account for 12 200 hospital admissions and 3500 deaths per year in Canada.[1-3] Emergency department (ED) care for influenza... Read More