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ABG Versus VBG in the Emergency Department

EMDocs

ABG and VBG Correlation The correlation between venous and arterial blood gases is well-documented for standard differences (Table 1), and the data obtained from the VBG can be acted on as if it were an ABG (1, 3-6). Trauma: In the trauma setting, metabolic acidosis often occurs secondary to hypoperfusion from hemorrhagic shock.

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The 80th Bubble wrap x DFTB MSc in PEM

Don't Forget the Bubbles

This multicentre retrospective cohort study looked at 202 children in California aged 1- 24 months who presented acutely between 2010 and 2021. of patients with follow-up documentation, 70.8% (95% CI 62.9–77.9) Data collected were the worst values documented within the same calendar day as the blood cultures were obtained.

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Post #3 Back-to-Sleep series

Sensible Medicine

In his work, Dr. Goldwater describes a kind of toxic-shock (cytokine) reaction in the body that results from the combination of a cold virus plus being infected with a common bacterium—each pathogen relatively harmless on its own but deadly together.

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Journal Club - Tranexamic Acid in Trauma

Downeast Emergency Medicine

Trauma patients between the ages of 18-90 years had to have either had one documented episode of hypotension (defined as a systolic BP <90 mmHg) or tachycardia (>100 beats/minute) to be included in the study. When looking at the subgroups with severe shock, there was an 18.5% Lancet 2010; 376:23-32.[ MI or stroke).

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Milestones of Modern Progress in Emergency Care

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

Perhaps, not insignificantly, they were accustomed to receiving systematized government-supplied medical and trauma care, with "shock rooms" receiving an influx of victims, as contrasted to those later who opposed "socialized medicine." Committee on Shock. EMS in America: The Foundation Documents. Sakran, J.

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Early Modern Resuscitators

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

Documents improvements in BVMs previously investigated and found deficient in FIO2. Classic pre-EMS document describing rescue care by rural volunteer squads. Committee on Shock. **Ruben’s description of essential portability of resuscitation equipment. Note novelty of use without a pressurized cylinder. Abdo Khoury, M.

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Episode 30 - Emergency Department Management of Patients With Complications of Bariatric Surgery

EB Medicine

Additionally, back in 2010, it was estimated that 6.6% Vitamin D, B12, Calcium, foate, iron, and thiamine deficiencies are all well documented complications. Consider performing a RUSH exam (that is rapid ultrasound for shock and hypotension) to identify the cause. While it was < 15% in 1990, by 2016 it reached 40%.