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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. A similar process can also occur in the CNS (causing seizures ), the liver and the pancreas. Due to fluid losses and kidney damage, the patient may have little to no urine output. 2012 Mar 19 [cited 2023 Nov 30];55(1):33–41.

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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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Grand Rounds Recap 3.15.23

Taming the SRU

of emergency medicine residents report 1 or more dimensions of burnout (Lin Annals Emerg Med 2019) Moral Injury with COVID “We pushed aside our fear and frustration to focus on saving the patients in front of us; we kept our eyes open, and our feelings closed.

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ToxCard: Organic Mercury Poisoning

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Further, organic mercury readily crosses the placenta where it acts as a teratogen leading to a wide range of birth defects including developmental delay, blindness, seizures, and limb malformation. 8 As always, remember to correct electrolyte abnormalities and provide fluid resuscitation as indicated. Resources: S.

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EM@3AM: ESBL-Producing Organisms and Their Management

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4 The incidence of ESBL-E identified in bacterial cultures in the United States increased by 53% from 2012 to 2017. Management 9-12 Patients such receive standard resuscitation care including: Antipyretics such as Tylenol (650-1000 mg PO), Ibuprofen (600 mg PO), or Toradol (15mg IV). IV fluid resuscitation as needed.

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