EMDocs

DECEMBER 6, 2024

7 Workup other than serum iron concentration at 4 hours after ingestion not shown to accurately predict clinical outcomes or severity of toxicity. Blood transfusion for clinically significant blood loss. Published 2012 Jul 1. 2012 Aug;39(8):719-24. 1 Management: Supportive care first and foremost.

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RebelEM

MAY 25, 2023

vs 3U) but no difference in mortality (Study not powered for this outcome) Clinical Take Home Point: The use of vasopressors is controversial and requires a nuanced approach SUMMARY OF MINIMIZING IATROGENIC INJURY RESTORE PERFUSION VOLUME REPLACEMENT Blood Products >>> Crystalloids Holcomb JB et al. NEJM 1994. [2]

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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.

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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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EB Medicine

MARCH 1, 2019

And one last quick note on echo: in terms of guidelines, the EAST guidelines from 2012 specifically recommend an echo in hemodynamically unstable patients or those with a persistent new dysrhythmia without other sources of ongoing hemorrhage or neurologic etiology of instability. Early defibrillation is linked to better outcomes.

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EMDocs

JULY 3, 2023

Introduction SAH has the potential for rapid progression and devastating outcomes. 10 The most recent SAH guidelines, published in 2012, still recommend NCHCT and lumbar puncture (LP) for the diagnosis of SAH; CTA and MRI may be considered on a case-by-case basis according to local institutional protocols. Blood Transfus.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

We know that vaccination is key for protection, as there were 63 deaths in just one year before the vaccination was recommended in pregnancy in 2012. However, our true success is measured by how effectively we share knowledge, foster understanding, and improve patient outcomes. 2012 May 7;11(1):70 Berger et al. Pediatrics.

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