The Trauma Pro

MAY 26, 2023

We developed our first iteration of a solid organ injury practice guideline at Regions Hospital way back in 2002. Possible interventions were none, operation, angioembolization, or blood transfusion. Here’s the final post on my series covering serial hemoglobin testing in the management of solid organ injury.

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EMDocs

MAY 15, 2024

Management includes rapid initiation of opioid and non-opioid agents to treat the pain associated with vaso-occlusive crisis, antimicrobial coverage, incentive spirometry, oxygen supplementation to maintain saturation > 95%, fluid resuscitation based on volume status, consideration for transfusion, and specialist consultation.

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EMDocs

MAY 28, 2024

Blood transfusion Reduces the overall proportion of HbS. Simple blood transfusion should be considered early in the hypoxemic patient with advancement to red cell exchange transfusion if there are clinical features of severe pathology or evidence of progression despite initial simple transfusion.

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RebelEM

MAY 25, 2023

The Role of Whole Blood Transfusions in Civilian Trauma: A Review of Literature in Military and Civilian Trauma. Effects of tranexamic acid on death, vascular occlusive events, and blood transfusion in trauma patients with significant haemorrhage (CRASH-2): a randomised, placebo-controlled trial. Cureus 2022.

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Resuscitation Fluid Resuscitation Head Injuries Shock 145

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JANUARY 1, 2024

Data collected from 2002 to 2021 revealed a 72% decline in IPD incidence among children (<18 years), with continued reductions after the transition from PCV7 to PCV13. Hemoglobin Threshold for Blood Transfusion in Young Children Hospitalized with Iron Deficiency Anemia. Lo Vecchio A, et al.J 2023 Dec 20:113876.

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Pediatrics Ultrasounds Blood Transfusions Sepsis 98

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 3, 2020

The patient was in shock on arrival in the ED — and multiple blood transfusions were needed. ANSWERS regarding ECG #1: Severe trauma requiring blood transfusions is a common emergency presentation. Blood and fluid volume was rapidly restored, and acidosis was probably quickly corrected. WHY is the QRS complex wide?

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