Taming the SRU

AUGUST 27, 2024

Mortality rates related to bullous skin lesions are typically related to disruption of the skin barrier and include subsequent dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, hypothermia, increased metabolic needs, and secondary infection leading to bacteremia and/or sepsis. Nature 2004; 428:486. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2005; 102:4134.

Emergency Department 83

Emergency Department Dehydration Burns Sepsis 83

Pediatric Education

DECEMBER 15, 2024

We have to order the nurses to use an isolette so hypothermia doesn’t become an issue. However it caries risk of dehydration, sunburn, and hypothermia. Even with sunlight filters hypothermia continues to be a major issues. The nurses still monitor the temperature closely though in the isolette.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 40

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Pediatrics Dehydration Wellness 40

EMDocs

JUNE 27, 2024

2004 Jul;15(4):248-250. smoke, high ozone levels, smog) Asthma/reactive airway disease (RAD) Diagnostic criteria 7,8 Respiratory symptoms +/- fever (at least 38.0 C or 100.4 2 mcg/kg, max 100 mcg) while obtaining IV access 20 IV/IM ketorolac (1 mg/kg, max 15 mg) Morphine (05-0.1 mg/kg, max 4 mg per dose q20-30min) or hydromorphone (0.01-0.02

Pediatrics 88

Pediatrics Dehydration EMS Hospitals 88