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Rethinking the Role of TXA: Are We Asking Too Much?

RebelEM

Our bodies have a finely tuned system that allows blood to flow freely and not clot too easily while also allowing the body to form clots when needed. This balance is upset in trauma by loss of blood and factors, acidosis, hypothermia and the inflammatory cascade. Lancet 2010; 376(9734): 23-32.

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Vasopressor Nonresponse

Northwestern EM Blog

Those at higher risk of hypocalcemia (vitamin D deficiency, ESRD, hyperparathyroidism, burns, multiple blood transfusions, etc.) 2010; 36: 2019-2029. Hypocalcemia can be hinted at through history or by hints such as a prolonged QTc on an ECG. may have greater severity of shock with increased mortality. 2007; 25: 309-331.