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Adjunctive Methylene Blue in Septic Shock?

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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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IVC Distensibility Index vs Collapsibility Index: Using the Correct Index

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13 That is to say nothing of the effect that the type and response to shock has on the individual patients involved in these studies. Simply put, a difference greater than or equal to 12% between the largest and smallest pulse pressure can predict fluid responsiveness. Mar 2004; PMID: 15090949. J Clin Med. Intensive Care Med.

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emDOCs Revamp – Acute Chest Syndrome

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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

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IV fluids in the ED: When do we really need them?

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Patients were enrolled in these trials if they had signs of shock, with mortality ranging from 18-29%. One of the hallmarks of sepsis care, based on the Rivers 2001 17 trial and still recommended by the latest SCCM guidelines is early detection of sepsis and initiation of early resuscitation. 2004 Jan-Feb;17(1):37-43.