EMDocs

JUNE 12, 2024

Concentration-Dependent Effect of Hypocalcaemia on Mortality of Patients with Critical Bleeding Requiring Massive Transfusion: A Cohort Study. Citrate metabolism in blood transfusions and its relationship due to metabolic alkalosis and respiratory acidosis. Transfusion-Related Hypocalcemia After Trauma. 2011;39(1):46-54.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 105

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Resuscitation Administration Blood Transfusions 105

Mind The Bleep

JULY 23, 2023

Walker GM, 2006) Surgical Differentials for Bilious Vomiting: Malrotation with Volvulus Incidence: 1 in 6000 live births present in the first week of life. Increased risk in growth restricted infants, premature babies, maternal drug abuse, formula fed babies, infants receiving blood transfusions. Colour scale of vomiting.

Sepsis 52

Sepsis Blood Transfusions Dehydration Wellness 52

EB Medicine

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Current guidelines recommend that broad spectrum antibiotics be administered within the first hour of presentation for those with sepsis or septic shock, ideally with blood cultures being drawn beforehand. In one study, every hour of delayed abx administration was associated with an 8% increase in mortality.

Sepsis 40

Sepsis Shock Fluid Resuscitation Hospitals 40

EMDocs

JUNE 27, 2024

His medical history is significant for three prior admissions for vaso-occlusive crises that have responded well to appropriate therapy, including pain control with NSAIDs and opioids, blood transfusions, antibiotics, and intravenous (IV) crystalloids. 2006 Jul;134(1):109-15. 2006 Dec 13;2(91):2852-7. Br J Haematol.

Pediatrics 97

Pediatrics Dehydration EMS Hospitals 97

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 5, 2023

Newborn screening: sickle cell screening is donethrough heel-prick blood at five days of life. It has been routine practice in the UK since 2006. Be careful if the patient has received a recent blood transfusion since it may be misinterpreted as sickle cell trait instead of sickle cell disease.

Blood Transfusions 126

Blood Transfusions Stroke Dehydration Sepsis 126