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Trauma Resuscitation Updates

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In the initial management of trauma patients there are 4 key principles that should be followed: Control bleeding Restore tissue perfusion Minimize iatrogenic injury from the resuscitation itself Promote hemostasis References: Dutton RP et al. Hypotensive resuscitation during active hemorrhage: impact on in-hospital mortality.

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ToxCard: Iron

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Aggressive fluid resuscitation as patients may be severely hypovolemic from GI symptoms. Case Follow-up: The patient received a fluid resuscitation with 20 mL/kg bolus of normal saline. Published 2012 Jul 1. 2012 Aug;39(8):719-24. Basic assessment: airway, breathing, circulation. Antiemetics as needed.

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EM@3AM: Retroperitoneal Hematoma

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The time taken to measure serum hemoglobin and hematocrit (B) and await a result would delay definitive surgical control of likely ongoing hemorrhage given this patient’s incomplete response to fluid resuscitation. 2012 Aug;43(2):e157-61. Spontaneous retroperitoneal hematoma: etiology, characteristics, management, and outcome.

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Episode 7: Sepsis

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The control group received many similar treatments as the ‘intervention’ group (just not full protocolised EGDT) highlighting that with good sepsis care (fluid resuscitation, close monitoring, early appropriate antibiotic administration), mortality can be reduced. 2012 Jan;30(1):51–6. 2012 Dec 15;186(12):1264–71.

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52 in 52 – #41: The CENSER Trial

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mL/kg/hr for 2 consecutive hours OR Decrease in serum lactate by more than 10% from initial level Primary outcome – Early norepinephrine group vs. the control group demonstrated higher rates of shock control at 6 hours: 76.1% vs 48.4% (OR 3.4, vs 48.4% (OR 3.4,

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Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome

Don't Forget the Bubbles

She receives fluid resuscitation, and you organise some tests to find out why she is so tired. 2012 Mar 19 [cited 2023 Nov 30];55(1):33–41. coliO157 and factors influencing the development of typical haemolytic uraemic syndrome: a retrospective cohort study, 2009–2012. 2012 Jul 19 [cited 2023 Nov 30];345:e4565.

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EM@3AM: Stercoral Colitis

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If sepsis or septic shock is present, aggressive fluid resuscitation and empiric antibiotics covering intra-abdominal flora should be administered. 2012 May-Jun;13(3):283-289. Disposition: Disposition is dependent on the severity of the presentation, but in most situations, admission is necessary. Korean J Radiol.

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