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The End Of Serial Hemoglobin/Hematocrit In Solid Organ Injury

The Trauma Pro

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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Trauma Resuscitation Updates

RebelEM

CRYSTALLOIDS Too much crystalloid resuscitation in traumatic hemorrhagic shock can increase dilutional coagulopathy, as well as increase morbidity and mortality Bickell WH et al. The Role of Whole Blood Transfusions in Civilian Trauma: A Review of Literature in Military and Civilian Trauma. NEJM 1994. [2] Cureus 2022.

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Massive Transfusion for Motorcycle Collision with Hemorrhage, Troponin Elevated.

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

She had multiple rib fractures as well as serious hemorrhage and underwent massive transfusion. 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.

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Bubble Wrap PLUS – January 2024

Don't Forget the Bubbles

While adenotonsillectomy may not directly impact cognitive functions, it can benefit other aspects of health and well-being in children with mild sleep-disordered breathing. 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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Leucodepletion in Bordetella Pertussis

Don't Forget the Bubbles

They were a well-grown, term infant born in good condition. Between 2002 and 2015, 200 infants with pertussis were placed on ECMO, but only 56 survived, representing a survival rate of just 28%. Exchange blood transfusion in the management of severe pertussis in young infants. Sounding familiar? Nieves et al.