Northwestern EM Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The primary outcome of the study was the response in MAP three hours after the start of angiotensin II infusion. It showed improvement in blood pressure which is a clinically important parameter but not a patient-oriented outcome. NEJM 2008; 358(9): 877 – 87. Crit Care 2014; 18(5): 534. PMID: 25286986 Russell JA et al.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

MARCH 18, 2024

She receives fluid resuscitation, and you organise some tests to find out why she is so tired. Early Volume Expansion and Outcomes of Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome. Treatment and outcome of Shiga-toxin-associated hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). 4-year-old Stephanie presents with vomiting, diarrhoea, and lethargy.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JUNE 10, 2024

Despite advancements in neonatal care, NEC remains a significant concern due to its association with adverse outcomes, including prolonged hospitalisation, the need for surgical intervention, and increased mortality rates. What is the pathophysiology of necrotising enterocolitis? How do you treat necrotising enterocolitis? Can we prevent NEC?

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EMDocs

JANUARY 20, 2024

This patient’s recent diarrheal illness raises suspicion for hypovolemia, which would be treated with fluid resuscitation (D) , but her moist oral mucosa and dilated inferior vena cava suggest an eu- or hypervolemic state. Additional fluids will not improve her condition and may worsen it. 2008 Mar;155(3):408-17.

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EMDocs

JANUARY 20, 2025

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. link] During the 2017 IV fluid shortage, Patino et al. Inwald et al. Choudhari et al.

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