2002 Fluid Resuscitation Wellness 
EMDocs
JUNE 25, 2024
Consider escharotomy if there is any issue with perfusion or neurologic deficit, as well as difficult ventilation in the intubated patient. 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.
RebelEM
MAY 25, 2023
CRYSTALLOIDS Too much crystalloid resuscitation in traumatic hemorrhagic shock can increase dilutional coagulopathy, as well as increase morbidity and mortality Bickell WH et al. Hypotensive resuscitation during active hemorrhage: impact on in-hospital mortality. NEJM 1994. [2] NEJM 1994. [2] PMID: 12045644 Bickell WH et al.
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EMDocs
JANUARY 11, 2025
Well keep it short, while you keep that EM brain sharp. If sepsis or septic shock is present, aggressive fluid resuscitation and empiric antibiotics covering intra-abdominal flora should be administered. ISSN 2002-4436. A 73-year-old female is brought in by EMS for abdominal pain, vomiting, and weakness for two days.
ACEP Now
MARCH 14, 2024
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. Lastly, vessels can be damaged by internal burns, which may lead to poor perfusion and delayed complications as thrombosis or third spacing.
EMDocs
JANUARY 20, 2025
1,2 For hypervolemia in heart failure patients, orthopnea >2 pillows is the most reliable clinical finding, 3,4 though an increase in peripheral edema and increased weight can be useful as well. 6-8 In patients who are on long-term hemodialysis, typical non-invasive signs of volume assessment seem to be unreliable as well.
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