RebelEM

MAY 29, 2023

septic shock). Limited, small studies on its use in septic shock do not make a clear argument for use. Early Adjunctive Methylene Blue in Patients with Septic Shock: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Background: Sepsis can induce numerous physiologic derangements. Paper: Ibarra-Estrada, M et al. Crit Care 2023. 95% CI 15.4

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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. 30(11):p S424-S430, November 2002. Neurologic and neuropsychological symptoms during the first year after an electric shock: results of a prospective multicenter study. Click to enlarge.)

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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%

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PHEM Cast

APRIL 18, 2016

Hauwald, 2002 A co-operative patient does not require immobilization unless their conscious level deteriorates. The periscope video of the SKEPTIC trial presentation is accessible here: [link] The Royal Flying Doctors Service (RFDS) use infusion of ketamine to manage agitated mental health patient without need for intubation.

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Pediatric Emergency Playbook

JANUARY 1, 2016

Be aware that later stages of malrotation may present as shock – they present in hypovolemic shock due to third-spacing from necrotic bowel and/or septic shock from translocation or perforation. 2002; 141(6):793-7. Babies may also present unwell, with bloating and abdominal tenderness to palpation. J Emerg Med.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 3, 2020

The patient was in shock on arrival in the ED — and multiple blood transfusions were needed. The mechanism for these ECG changes of hyperkalemia is interesting ( Webster et al: Emerg Med J 19:74-77, 2002 ). She sustained chest wall trauma, including rib fractures with serious bleeding. WHAT is the rhythm in this tracing?

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Emergency Medicine Ireland

JUNE 10, 2024

Patients are going to be pretty sick often from multiple pathologies but COHb on its own is enough to produce severe neurological injury, shock and even cardiac injury is also quite prevalent. The Lindell Weaver NEJM RCT in 2002 did suggest a neuro benefit but only 8% of the patients in this trial were intubated.

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Pediatric Emergency Playbook

JANUARY 1, 2017

Neonatal pain pathways are particularly plastic; prompt assessment of and increased alertness to neonatal pain may help to mitigate long-lived pain sensitivity and hyperalgesia ( Taddio 2002 ). For many medications, these children will have a greater weight-normalized clearance than adults ( Berde 2002 ). 2002 Oct 3;347(14):1094-103.

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Pediatric Emergency Playbook

OCTOBER 1, 2015

He is in compensated shock. Pediatr Surg Int (2002) 18: 50-53 DiBaise JK, Scolapio JS. The Huber needle is not a resuscitative line. Obtain proper access to give fluids -- do not rely on the port-a-cath. Vascular devices are notoriously troublesome. In the European Respiratory Journal, Munck et al.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 26, 2023

For anyone approaching a structured ABC would be a priority to establish whether shock was present or not. Typical features include: HR >220bpm Narrow complex regular tachycardia P waves difficult to identify In this case there is no shock present so we can proceed to the right branch of the ALSG guideline.

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ACEP Now

APRIL 3, 2024

Early work on TTM in 2002 showed benefit to cooling to 33 degrees Celsius, which subsequently influenced international resuscitation guidelines to recommend mild hypothermia at 32 degrees to 34 degrees Celsius in 2005. degrees Celsius. 5,6 In 2021, the TTM2 trial was published.

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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. Journal of athletic training , 42 (3), 333–342.

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Pediatric Emergency Playbook

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

The combination of abnormalities determines the category of pathophysiology: respiratory distress, respiratory failure, CNS or metabolic problem, shock, or cardiopulmonary failure. Does this child look volume depleted? Endocrine Emergencies - Could this be congenital adrenal hyperplasia with low sodium, high potassium, and shock?

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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. Supportive care and monitoring Prioritise short-acting agents, avoid medications that accumulate in hepatic failure Usually ICU measures (e.g. Mycotoxins revisited: Part I.

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Taming the SRU

AUGUST 30, 2023

Surviving sepsis campaign: international guidelines for management of sepsis and septic shock 2021. 2002 Jan 2;287(1):92-101. Intensive Care Med. 2021 Nov;47(11):1181-1247. doi: 10.1007/s00134-021-06506-y. Epub 2021 Oct 2. PMID: 34599691; PMCID: PMC8486643. Arthritis Rheum. 1996 Feb;39(2):304-7. doi: 10.1002/art.1780390220. 1780390220.

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Pediatric Emergency Playbook

JUNE 1, 2017

The infant in shock after a ‘cold’: myocarditis Beware of the poor feeding, tachycardic, ill appearing infant who “has a cold” because everyone else around him has a ‘cold’. 2002; 12:411-413. 2002; 78:27-30. 2002; 17:169-172. That may very well be true, but any virus can be invasive with myocardial involvement.

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EMDocs

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

However, IgE-mediated or not, anaphylactic shock is possible in either case. Ann Surg 2002, 236 (3), 386-393; discussion 393-385. IgE-mediated reactions to contrast do exist, but they are very rare. Williams, J. Felker, R. Timmons, S. DOI: 10.1097/01.Sla.0000027174.01008.A0 0000027174.01008.A0 A0 From NLM. (31) 31) Ciapetti, M.;

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