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.

Blood Transfusions 77

Blood Transfusions Fluid Resuscitation Dehydration Ultrasounds 77

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.

Blood Transfusions 75

Blood Transfusions Fluid Resuscitation Dehydration Ultrasounds 75

RebelEM

MAY 25, 2023

vs 3U) but no difference in mortality (Study not powered for this outcome) Clinical Take Home Point: The use of vasopressors is controversial and requires a nuanced approach SUMMARY OF MINIMIZING IATROGENIC INJURY RESTORE PERFUSION VOLUME REPLACEMENT Blood Products >>> Crystalloids Holcomb JB et al. NEJM 1994. [2]

Resuscitation 145

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. Outcomes From a Randomized Clinical Trial. Two-Year Autism Risk Screening and 3-Year Developmental Outcomes in Very Preterm Infants. Lock JD, et al.

Pediatrics 98

Pediatrics Ultrasounds Blood Transfusions Sepsis 98