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IVC Distensibility Index vs Collapsibility Index: Using the Correct Index

RebelEM

Of course, there are other methods of assessing fluid tolerance : Capillary refill evaluation, passive leg raise, central venous pressure measurement, pulmonary artery wedge pressures, stroke volume variation, pulse pressure variation, etc. Jul 2010; PMID: 20620859. Sep 2010; PMID: 20502865 Teboul JL, et al.

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Grand Rounds Recap 3.15.23

Taming the SRU

of emergency medicine residents report 1 or more dimensions of burnout (Lin Annals Emerg Med 2019) Moral Injury with COVID “We pushed aside our fear and frustration to focus on saving the patients in front of us; we kept our eyes open, and our feelings closed.

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EM@3AM: Hyperthermia

EMDocs

Both can result in heat exhaustion and heat stroke and have many overlapping symptoms. Patients with heat stroke have hot, dry skin and altered mental status (e.g., C, and heat stroke occurs at a core temperature > 40°C. C, and heat stroke occurs at a core temperature > 40°C. Temps greater than 41.5C Bendall, J.