53b: Resuscitationist Inserted Distal Perfusion Catheter with Chris Couch

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In this episode, we again explore the world of the distal perfusion catheter. You heard from Joe Dubose the vascular surgeons point of view; now let's see how non-surgeon resuscitationists are dealing with this problem. You will hear from Chris Couch, a critical care trained emergency physician from Dallas Texas and his colleague Omar Hernandez who have some novel thoughts and experiences related to when and how we insert these catheters. You will hear about checking compartment pressures, poor man's way to "fluoro" your catheter, and much more.