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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 88: ED Evaluation of Diverticulitis

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These risk factors are immunosuppression, recent or current antibiotic use, signs of sepsis, symptoms > 5 days, unstable comorbidity, vomiting, CRP > 14 mg/dL or 140 mg/L, or if there are signs of perforation, bleeding, obstruction, or abscess. 2010 Mar;12(3):179-86. 2010 Jun;53(6):896-904. Ther Clin Risk Manag.

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IV fluids in the ED: When do we really need them?

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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. Surviving sepsis campaign: international guidelines for management of sepsis and septic shock 2021.