EMDocs

JUNE 25, 2024

Fluid resuscitation target and fluid Fluid resuscitation is one of the most important parts of management; goal is to increase intravascular volume and ensure end organ perfusion. Calculating fluid resuscitation: Parkland formula: 4 mL X % TBSA X weight in kilograms. 2002 Nov;28(7):665-9.

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ACEP Now

MARCH 14, 2024

Electrical injuries—excluding lightning injuries—account for roughly 10,000 nonfatal shock incidents a year and 500 deaths a year. Treatment for burns should focus on fluid resuscitation as appropriate based on your institution’s burn protocol per Brooke, Parkland, Rule of 10s etc. 30(11):p S424-S430, November 2002.

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RebelEM

MAY 29, 2023

septic shock). Judicious fluid resuscitation is indicated in patients with signs of hypo perfusion but is often inadequate necessitating the administration of vasoactive medications. Limited, small studies on its use in septic shock do not make a clear argument for use. Paper: Ibarra-Estrada, M et al. Crit Care 2023.

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RebelEM

MAY 25, 2023

I recently gave a talk on the initial management of trauma patients with hemorrhagic shock. Clinical Take Home Point: In patients with TBI and hypovolemic shock, target a SBP or MAP ≥90mmHg, but know this is based on limited evidence. vs SBP target <90mmHg which resulted in a mortality of 33.4% NEJM 1994. [2] NEJM 1994. [2]

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EMDocs

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Heat stroke can lead to end-organ dysfunction such as rhabdomyolysis, disseminated intravascular coagulation, cardiogenic shock, liver failure, and cerebral edema. Broad-spectrum antibiotics (A) for septic shock are not inappropriate given the hyperthermia, tachycardia, and hypotension. Temps greater than 41.5C S., & Mendal, L.

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Intensive Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

2002, Mar). Vasopressors such as noradrenaline are often required (systemic vasodilation is common in hepatic failure). Disability- treat hypoglycaemia if present. Mycotoxins revisited: Part I. The Journal of Emergency Medicine, 28 (1), 53-62. link] Ferenci, P., Lockwood, A., Weissenborn, K., & Blei, A.

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