SheMD

MAY 11, 2023

In medical emergencies, provider qualities which lead to greater performance and patient outcomes include leadership and teamwork. They studied the effect of gender composition of resuscitation teams with all different combinations (female-female; female-male; male-male; male-female). 2010; 85(8): 1276- 1281. Crit Care Med.

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PHEM Cast

APRIL 10, 2016

It is worth noting, that with “Sepsis 3” many of these terms will become out-of-date – but validation work is required… The Rivers’ paper can be accessed here: [link] It was a single centre study which compared standard care with protocolised resuscitation packaged together as early goal-directed therapy (EGDT).

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Sodium bicarbonate use during pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a secondary analysis of the icu-resuscitation project trial. Sodium bicarbonate use during pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a secondary analysis of the icu-resuscitation project trial. Reference: Cashen K, Reeder RW, Ahmed T, et al.

Pediatrics 52

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PulmCCM

JANUARY 22, 2024

Background Therapeutic hypothermia, later rebranded as targeted temperature management, became a standard post-cardiac arrest therapy for comatose patients after two 2002 NEJM trials ( n=273 and n=77 ) suggested reducing core temperature to 32°C to 34°C markedly improved neurologic outcomes and survival.

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RebelEM

MARCH 13, 2023

Nevertheless, mortality of prehospital traumatic cardiac arrest (TCA), and survivability with good neurologic outcome, remain the gold standards of trauma care in and out of the hospital and are effectively the criterion by which we measure outcomes in the trauma literature. Discussion: Dead On Scene: The 96.2% mortality rate and 43.5%

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EMDocs

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

2,10 Initial stabilization of DEG toxicity includes correcting acid-base abnormalities, electrolyte abnormalities, and volume resuscitation. Volume resuscitation as needed while adjusting for any developing acute kidney injury. 1, 2010, pp. Long-Term Renal and Neurologic Outcomes among Survivors of Diethylene Glycol Poisoning.”

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Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

APRIL 29, 2015

Every five years, a conference determines the current state of the art for resuscitation recommendations. In 2010, the AHA recommendation for pediatrics was : ”Hyperoxia can be toxic, particularly to the preterm infant. For babies born at term, it is best to begin resuscitation with room air rather than 100% oxygen. Scutella, M.,

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EMDocs

JANUARY 25, 2025

Management is directed based on underlying etiology, but consider fluid resuscitation, antipyretics, and antibiotics as indicated. 0000000000000305 Kazumi Y (2023) The Epidemiology and Outcomes of Leukopenia in Different Populations and Regions. An update on the diagnosis and treatment of chronic idiopathic neutropenia. Gedefie, A.,

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RebelEM

JANUARY 25, 2023

2010, (Ch) 92: p 1216-1227. Small bowel obstruction: Outcome and cost implications of admitting service. Am Surg 2010; 76:687-691. 2.3 – 5.4) (-) LR: 0.18 (0.09 – 0.35) Ultrasound Findings Dilated loops of bowel (diameter > 2.5 3.6 – 55.6) (-) LR: 0.13 (0.08 – 0.20) ED US (+) LR: 9.5 (2.1

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Northwestern EM Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Severe shock is defined as persistent hypotension requiring vasopressors to maintain a mean arterial pressure of 65mmHg and serum lactate <2 despite adequate volume resuscitation. The primary outcome of the study was the response in MAP three hours after the start of angiotensin II infusion.

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Downeast Emergency Medicine

APRIL 26, 2021

4] We also know that severe TBI is commonly associated with the development of intracranial hemorrhage where the presence and volume of blood are associated with increased mortality and poor outcomes.[5] Association between prehospital tranexamic acid administration and outcomes of severe traumatic brain injury. JAMA Neurol.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JUNE 26, 2023

The team start CPR, and this is emergently converted to extra-corporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation via the open sternotomy wound. These cases illustrate some of the common issues associated with each shunt type, but what does the evidence say about outcomes?

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PulmCCM

JANUARY 24, 2024

Background Therapeutic hypothermia, later rebranded as targeted temperature management, became a standard post-cardiac arrest therapy for comatose patients after two 2002 NEJM trials ( n=273 and n=77 ) suggested reducing core temperature to 32°C to 34°C markedly improved neurologic outcomes and survival.

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Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Outcomes Hospitals Stroke 52

RebelEM

MARCH 27, 2023

Ventilator-associated lung injury and inflammation can occur even during short-term mismanagement can worsen patient outcomes. This is a critical error that leads to poorer outcomes for patients in need of critical care. Over the past few years, there has been an increase in emergency department (ED) volumes and lengths of stay.

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PHEM Cast

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Qvigstad et al showed in again in Resuscitation in 2013, confirming inter-individual variation in effectiveness of CPR using ETCO2 as a surrogate for CO Trauma Deakin et al. (J. trauma 2004) showed that end-tidal CO2 may be of value in predicting outcome from major trauma (19). O Capnogram showing rebreathing during inspiration.

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Taming the SRU

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

This has been the central question of many research projects with variable outcomes. One such study of 263 patients without hypertensive emergencies treated in a resuscitation unit found that 40% of patients had a MAP difference ≥ 10 mmHg between IABP and NIBP measurements. Critical care and resuscitation, 11(1). Gelmann, D.,

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JUNE 27, 2024

A reliable study would keep track of all patients with shockable arrest and analyze the ones who were not enrolled to see their outcomes. Resuscitation Plus [Internet] 2020;4:100032. A patient like this one would not be enrolled because no clinician (ER doc or cardiologist) would enroll such a patient. This study failed to do so.

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EB Medicine

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

Nachi: Not only are they out, they actually worsen outcomes, so definitely don’t pursue any of them. Instead, since no treatment has been shown to improve outcome, you should prioritize prompt transport. If EMS has placed bandages, leave them in place until antivenom and resuscitative equipment is ready. 1-800-222-1222.

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EMDocs

DECEMBER 1, 2024

The disease is generally mild, but in untreated cases, it can lead to more severe outcomes, especially in patients with underlying conditions such as glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency. Even though the disease often resolves spontaneously, prompt antibiotic therapy is essential for optimal outcomes. pregnant patients).

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PulmCCM

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is performed on more than 250,000 people in U.S. When a patient is failing to recover spontaneous circulation, the clinician in charge must decide whether and when to cease resuscitation efforts. This series will try to help with the last part: ending resuscitation efforts, knowing you did your best.

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Pediatric Emergency Playbook

AUGUST 1, 2017

2010; 26:769-781. 2010; 149(3):386-391. Does Functional Outcome Improve with Time Postsurgery for Hirschsprung Disease? Single-stage versus multi-stage pull-through for Hirschsprung's disease: practice trends and outcomes in infants. J Emerg Med. 2012; 43(1):49-51. Martin V, Shaw-Smith C. Pediatr Surg Int. 2007; 16:27-33.

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Taming the SRU

OCTOBER 1, 2023

As these patients are typically already at a high risk for poor health outcomes, secondary spontaneous PTX is often more serious in presentation and management more complex [11]. Unsuspected tension pneumothorax as a hidden cause of unsuccessful resuscitation. Resuscitation. Rojas R, Wasserberger J, Balasubramaniam S.

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Northwestern EM Blog

JANUARY 24, 2022

Due to its extremely high morbidity and mortality as well as high healthcare costs, the prompt recognition, diagnosis and resuscitation of shock is key. There is a subset of patients who, despite aggressive conventional resuscitation, have an inadequate hemodynamic response and develop refractory shock. 2010; 36: 2019-2029.

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EMDocs

JANUARY 4, 2024

Whole bowel irrigation: 3 Not routinely performed and limited evidence to support improved outcome in general. 2010; 48(8):800-5 Robinson S. Use of lipid emulsion in the resuscitation of a patient with prolonged cardiovascular collapse after overdose of bupropion and lamotrigine. Am J Emerg Med. 2009;27(8):911-5. 2022; 55:232.e3-232.e4

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ACEP Now

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The primary outcome was survival to hospital discharge. Improvement of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survival rate after implementation of the 2010 resuscitation guidelines. Resuscitation. Survival in ventricular fibrillation with emphasis on the number of defibrillations in relation to other factors at resuscitation.

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EB Medicine

AUGUST 6, 2019

Nachi: However, in 2010, the FDA approved the first DOAC, a real game-changer. In the end, they reported similar rates of recurrence and bleeding outcomes for acute treatment. Nachi: Though you can, in theory, test for plasma DOAC concentrations, such tests are not routinely indicated as levels don’t correspond to bleeding outcomes.

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EMDocs

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Trauma surgeons have traditionally relied on ABGs to assess acid-base status for overall prognostication of trauma injury severity and to screen for occult injury or malperfusion, as this might alter management and aggressive resuscitation. As previously noted, ABGs are not easily obtained (let alone in the critically ill trauma patient).

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EB Medicine

JANUARY 2, 2019

With opportunities to improve outcomes for both the fetus and the mother, I’m confident that this episode will be worth your time. Nachi: For patient who have a threatened miscarriage in the first trimester, there is a 2-fold increased risk of subsequent maternal and fetal adverse outcomes.

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EB Medicine

JULY 8, 2019

Additionally, back in 2010, it was estimated that 6.6% Jeff: Resuscitation should be aimed at early fluid replacement with IV crystalloids for hypovolemic patients and packed RBC transfusions for patients presumed to be unstable from hemorrhage. Nachi: It sure is, but maybe even more worrisome is the rising prevalence of obesity.

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RebelEM

MAY 15, 2024

Read More: Infectious Disease Society of America 2010 Clinical Practice Guidelines Life in the Fast Lane: Febrile Neutropaenia Uptodate: overview of neutropenic fever syndromes EMRAP: Risk stratification of neutropenic fever MDCalc: MASCC Score MDCalc: CISNE Score References: Ahn S, Rice TW, Yeung SJ, Cooksley T. Sepkowitz, K. Boeckh, M.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Roughly 30% of patients with ulcerative colitis are diagnosed as children or young adults, and this early diagnosis is associated with poorer long-term outcomes. The primary outcome measure was the time patients collected their repeat prescriptions, i.e. their adherence. PMID: 37666511; PMCID: PMC10498382. What’s it about?

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EMDocs

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Evaporative cooling is the preferred method to actively reduce body temperature in the emergency department , as it can be performed with ongoing resuscitation efforts. Ice water immersion and iced peritoneal lavage are additional methods used to lower temperature but are more invasive or can prevent additional resuscitative efforts.

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Taming the SRU

JANUARY 31, 2025

Taming the Sru WITH Dr. Hajdu High quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), administration of epinephrine and defibrillation on rhythm changes when indicated should be the mainstay of treatment for cardiac arrest caused by nonshockable rhythms including pulseless electrical activity (PEA) and asystole.

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EMDocs

JANUARY 20, 2025

Sepsis There has been much controversy over the last two decades around the various nuances of volume resuscitation in ED patients with suspected sepsis, much of which goes beyond the scope of this limited review. In lower-resource settings, the evidence is stronger against a liberal approach to volume resuscitation. Andrews et al.

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Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

MARCH 27, 2015

Her rejoinder was “I didn’t think to blow through the nose, but, boy, did I blow between the teeth! ” The nose in Early Modern Expired Air Resuscitation: Early teaching in expired-air resuscitation was three-fold. Few people now remember that a strong early proposal in the move for expired air resuscitation was Mouth to Nose.

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