EMDocs

JANUARY 29, 2024

hypertensive emergency, need for thrombolytic administration) [1]. Case Resolution: In addition to standard measures for resuscitation, the patient is started on a nicardipine drip to target an SBP < 160 mmHg and neurosurgery is urgently consulted. 2004 Feb;35(2):520-6. Epub 2004 Jan 15. 2004 Jun;35(6):1364-7.

Stroke 99

Stroke Outcomes EMS Seizures 99

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

AUGUST 1, 2017

2004; 199(4):628-635. Plasma levels of lidocaine following nebulized aerosol administration. 2004 Aug;44(2):131-7. Intestinal Malrotation in Children: A Problem-Solving Approach to the Upper Gastrointestinal Series. Radiographics. 2006; 26:1485-1500. Kapfer SA, Rappold JF. J Am Coll Surg. Lee HC et al. J Emerg Med. Pediatrics.

Pediatrics 52

Pediatrics Ultrasounds Resuscitation Sepsis 52

Pediatric EM Morsels

JULY 28, 2023

The exact mechanism is not known… It was previously believed that it was due to rapid changes in serum osmolality during initial fluid resuscitation. 2004 Jul;27(7):1541-6. Glucose > 200 mg/dL Moderate or Large Ketonuria The severity of DKA is categorized by the degree of acidosis Mild : venous pH < 7.3 Lesson = treat early!

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Fluid Resuscitation Pediatrics Resuscitation Research 246

ACEP Now

APRIL 9, 2025

CDPH still insists that following the Food and Drug Administrations (FDA) package insert is the gold standard when it comes to medical practice. Food and Drug Administration. Food and Drug Administration. Food and Drug Administration. Fast forward to now, and it seems droperidol is still a favorite punching bag for CDPH.

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department Administration EKG/ECG Resuscitation 52

RebelEM

MAY 29, 2023

Judicious fluid resuscitation is indicated in patients with signs of hypo perfusion but is often inadequate necessitating the administration of vasoactive medications. Crit Care 2004. septic shock). NaCl over 6hrs once daily x3 doses Placebo: 500mL of 0.9% 95% CI 15.4 NaCl over 6hrs once daily x3 doses Placebo: 500mL of 0.9%

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Shock Fluid Resuscitation Sepsis Resuscitation 145

RebelEM

MAY 15, 2024

Early administration of antibiotics is the only factor known to reduce this mortality. Early administration of antibiotics is the only factor known to reduce this mortality. Cohort Study of the Impact of Time to Antibiotic Administration on Mortality in Patients with Febrile Neutropenia. Radiologypics, P. 2014, November 10).

Infectious Diseases 101

Infectious Diseases Administration Sepsis Anaphylaxis 101

Northwestern EM Blog

JANUARY 24, 2022

Due to its extremely high morbidity and mortality as well as high healthcare costs, the prompt recognition, diagnosis and resuscitation of shock is key. There is a subset of patients who, despite aggressive conventional resuscitation, have an inadequate hemodynamic response and develop refractory shock.

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Anaphylaxis Shock Sepsis Resuscitation 52