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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 102: Hypocalcemia in Trauma and the Diamond of Death

EMDocs

Calcium and resuscitation Severely injured trauma patients are commonly hypocalcemic. Up to 56% have an ionized Ca < 1 mmol/L, and this increases mortality and need for transfusion. Transfusion induced hypoCa is common in patients undergoing massive transfusion. Transfusion-Related Hypocalcemia After Trauma.

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Episode 21- Updates and Controversies in the Early Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock

EB Medicine

And sepsis-3 redefined septic shock as “hypotension not responsive to fluid resuscitation” with the added requirement of vasopressors to maintain a MAP greater than or equal to 65 and with a lactate > 2. Patient’s need adequate fluid resuscitation. Just a reminder that a history of CHF doesn’t preclude proper fluid resuscitation.

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emDOCs Revamp – Acute Chest Syndrome

EMDocs

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. C or 100.4