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3 articles tagged complications
Dealing With a Complication: The Second Victim
Every surgeon faces complications, and they take a personal toll. How to process the second-victim experience and learn from it.
OrthoVellum Editorial Team
complications / second victim
Fat Embolism Syndrome: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Management
A deep dive into Fat Embolism Syndrome (FES). From the biochemical theory of free fatty acids to Gurd's diagnostic criteria and the modern debate on steroid prophylaxis.
Orthovellum Team
fat-embolism / complications
Local Anaesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST): Management Protocol
A life-saving guide to LAST. Immediate recognition, the Lipid Rescue protocol, and safe dosage calculations for the orthopaedic surgeon.
Orthovellum Team
anaesthesia / emergency