RebelEM

MAY 25, 2023

ABC Score: Penetrating Mechanism SBP ≤90mmHg HR ≥120 BPM Positive FAST Abdominal Views If ≥2 present, consider MTP RABT Score Revised Assessment of Bleeding and Transfusion Score Penetrating Injury Positive FAST Shock Index >1.0 Shock 2012. PMID: 31461138 Brotfain E et al. PMID: 23143053 Spaite DW, Hu C, Bobrow BJ, et al.

Resuscitation 145

Resuscitation Fluid Resuscitation Head Injuries Shock 145

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

DECEMBER 17, 2022

Massive Blood Transfusion Following Older Adult Trauma: the Effect of Blood Ratios on Mortality. Case: A […] The post SGEM386: Blood on Blood – Massive Transfusion Protocols in Older Trauma Patients first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine. Date: December 16th, 2022 Reference: Hohle et al.

Blood Transfusions 52

Blood Transfusions Fractures EMS Emergency Department 52

EB Medicine

MARCH 1, 2019

In terms of radiography, a chest x-ray should be obtained as rib fractures, hemopneumothorax, and mediastinal free air are all things you wouldn't want to miss and are also associated with blunt cardiac injury. There are no specific guidelines for transfusion in the setting of blunt cardiac injury, so stick to your standard trauma protocols.

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department EKG/ECG Operations Fractures 40

EMDocs

JULY 3, 2023

3 Common associated injuries may include skull fractures, intracerebral contusion, cervical spine injuries, and vascular injuries of the head and neck. Blood Transfus. Effectiveness of nicardipine for blood pressure control in patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage. 2012 Jun;14(2):84-9. Curr Neurol Neurosci Reports. 2018;18(10):71.

Seizures 98

Seizures Stroke Outcomes EMS 98