Thinking Critical Care

MAY 18, 2023

This hypovolaemic shock state was to be maintained for one or two hours before the shed blood was retransfused and the effect of experimental drugs on resuscitation could be tested. [11] I do not recall one experiment getting as far as the resuscitation stage. The reason became clear. 12] N Engl J Med 1984 Nov 01. 311:1137-43.

Shock 40

Shock Research Sepsis Resuscitation 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MAY 23, 2022

ERS ( E arly R epolarization " S yndrome" ) in which early repolarization ECG findings are seen in a patient with a history of PMVT ( P oly M orphic VT ) or resuscitated idiopathic VT/VFib. The CHALLENGE: In 2008 Hassaguerre found an increased prevalence of ER in patients with idiopathic VFib ( N Engl J Med 358:2016-2023, 2008 ).

EKG/ECG 52

EKG/ECG Documentation/Coding Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Research 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 21, 2023

In the resuscitation room, the patient had another seizure that stopped after IV Lorazepam. Acute and reversible J waves are called "Osborn waves" and are often associated with hypothermia which can also induce ventricular arrhythmias (3), where their size correlates with colder temperatures and resolves with warming (5).

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 52

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia EKG/ECG Seizures Fractures 52