EMDocs

JANUARY 11, 2025

If sepsis or septic shock is present, aggressive fluid resuscitation and empiric antibiotics covering intra-abdominal flora should be administered. Stercoral colitis in the emergency department: a review of the literature. International journal of emergency medicine, 17(1), 3. ISSN 2002-4436. In StatPearls.

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ACEP Now

MARCH 14, 2024

A 44 year-old male with unknown past medical history came by emergency medical services (EMS) to the emergency department (ED) for an electrical injury and fall from a high voltage electrical pole. 30(11):p S424-S430, November 2002. Electrical injuries in the emergency department: an evidence-based review.

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EMDocs

DECEMBER 16, 2023

An 18-month-old boy presents to the emergency department with loss of consciousness. Evaporative cooling is the preferred method to actively reduce body temperature in the emergency department , as it can be performed with ongoing resuscitation efforts. Temps greater than 41.5C S., & Mendal, L.

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Intensive Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Labs and Lytes 040 Author: Dr Nasreen Bahemia Peer reviewers: Dr Craig Johnston, A/Prof Chris Nickson A 56-year-old female presented to the Emergency Department (ED) with 2 days of severe nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. The Journal of Emergency Medicine, 28 (1), 53-62. 2002, Mar). Mycotoxins revisited: Part I.

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EMDocs

JANUARY 20, 2025

Much of our understanding of the clinical signs of hypovolemia comes from studies performed on phlebotomy volunteers 1,2 while our understanding of fluid overload comes from heart failure patients. For patients without frank signs of shock, it is reasonable to trial oral hydration prior to moving on to IV fluids. Acad Emerg Med.

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