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Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) is a hemorrhage control technique that is increasingly being adopted for the management of noncompressible bleeding. In addition to limiting hemorrhage, REBOA increases blood flow to the heart, lungs, and brain. A small number of case reports and animal studies describe the use of REBOA to increase coronary perfusion during cardiopulmonary resuscitation. We report a case in which REBOA may have reversed ST-segment abnormalities during a Type II non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) in a patient with previous trauma. We describe the presentation, course, and decision making that contributed to the use of REBOA in this case. Additionally, we will present a review of the literature on the effects of REBOA on coronary perfusion. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

New developments in bullet technology are challenging what is commonly known about penetrating injuries from gunshot wounds. The so-called 'bullet-rule' posits the number of wounds and projectiles associated with a patient should add to an even number. This trauma paradigm is being shattered by the advent of new fragmenting projectiles. These frangible rounds break into several pieces after soft tissue penetration changing the expected trajectory, injury location, and extent of tissue damage. In this case report, the authors describe the case of a 15-year-old boy injured by a G2 Radically Invasive Projectile (RIP). The patient's resultant pattern of injuries and the diagnostic utility of imaging were imperative for guiding his clinical management. The case serves as a useful example of the challenges and recommended strategies in managing a patient injured by a new fragmenting bullet. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on the design of the facilities of British Airways' (BA) clubs. The facilities offered by the clubs, which include Concorde, First Class and Club World, are based on the class system. Details on the privileges offered by the clubs are provided. BA states that its clubs emulate the feeling of belonging to a club.

The article focuses on the initiative of health clubs to improve their interior architecture to attract members in Europe. These clubs incorporate health, lifestyle and exclusivity in their interior design. The architectural and graphical designs of clubs also reflect what they perceived as the identity ambitions of potential members. Their emphasis is to offer members a time out from their daily lives in a luxurious and calm environment.

The article focuses on the development of New Cairo, City 2000 or City of the Future in Cairo, Egypt. It is stated that New Cairo will offer a new way of life and a new model of urban design, which keeps with the world-wide globalization and open market economy. New Cairo is a two-year-old urban development scheme that connects with the main city and extending it by 60 percent of its original size east into the desert on the Suez Road.

The article features the Commonwealth Club and the Royal Commonwealth Society (RCS) in London, England. The Commonwealth club has been redesigned in 1998 to attract younger members. Located in the heart of the city, it is frequently visited among the old and new diplomatic circles. Linda Morey Smith, designer of the club, states that she was commissioned to provide a fresh ambiance on the place for the younger members.

The article discusses various reports published within the issue on the activities, aspirations and identities of clubs.