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EM@3AM: Leukopenia

EMDocs

Management is directed based on underlying etiology, but consider fluid resuscitation, antipyretics, and antibiotics as indicated. BioMed Research International, 2020, 1-10. Journal of Research in Pharmacy Practice, 6(1), 31. Philadelphia, PA: Mosby; 2006:384-418. Journal of Blood Medicine, Volume 13, 243-253.

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Episode 7: Sepsis

PHEM Cast

And from our buddies at HEFT EM CAST: [link] A bit more detail covering some of the research in an easy to understand way. These tables are used when assessing the usefulness of a test (or it’s sensitivity and specificity), and, when researching how useful tests are we need the majority of patients to fall into the green boxes.

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

EB Medicine

Optimal management of septic patients has been a source of intense research, stemming from the landmark study by Rivers in 2001. Also, for research purposes we have to have a common definition, so Sepsis 3 came up with something called the SOFA score. Jeremy, can you give us a little historical context there? So quite a few changes!

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EM@3AM: Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy

EMDocs

It was first described in Japan in 1991, where researchers noted a balloon shape to the left atrium resembling a trap used to catch octopuses in Japan. Additional fluids will not improve her condition and may worsen it. 2006 Jul;27(13):1523-9. Accessed May 15, 2023. Eur Heart J. 2020 Jan 3;12(1):e6556. Doi: 10.7759/cureus.6556

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EM@3AM: Hyperthermia

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BMC research notes , 8 , 758. Clinical presentation, treatment, and complications of malignant hyperthermia in North America from 1987 to 2006. Temps greater than 41.5C per minute) 1,4 Body bag may be utilized if no immersion tank available 3 Evaporative cooling (DT 0.1C link] Kakoki, K., Hakariya, T., Takehara, K., Izumida, S.,

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

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47 from 1983 looking at 60 participants who either received IV fluids over 6 hours or received no fluids. 48 in 2006 enrolled 58 patients divided into two groups. For patients without frank signs of shock, it is reasonable to trial oral hydration prior to moving on to IV fluids. 2006 Oct;20(10):713-6. Keijzers, G.,