ACEP Now

OCTOBER 3, 2023

This document is an update of guidelines first published in 2000, and then updated in 2007. Fluid Resuscitation Intravenous fluids should be administered in the prehospital setting to treat hypotension and/or limit hypotension to the shortest duration possible. References Lulla A, et al.

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EMDocs

JULY 17, 2023

3,14 There are currently no good studies of enteric or rectal contrast administration in the evaluation of LBO and there are no society recommendations for its use. 2007 Jan 21;13(3):432-7. This also serves as a tool for surgical planning. 2,3,5 A CT scan with IV contrast is reported as 96% sensitive and 93% specific for LBO.

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Intensive Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The timeframe for administration of charcoal post Amanita phalloides poisoning may be up to 48 hours 9. 2007, Mar). Vasopressors such as noradrenaline are often required (systemic vasodilation is common in hepatic failure). This should be discussed with a toxicologist. Bellomo, R. 2014, Jan). Anaesth Intensive Care, 42(1), 78-88.

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EMDocs

JANUARY 20, 2025

Since the 2010s multiple trials have explored the feasibility of fluid restrictive resuscitation both on initial resuscitation in the ED, as well as in the intensive care unit (ICU). It may be reasonable to consider IV fluid administration in patients with moderate dehydration or prolonged vomiting. Ann Emerg Med.

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