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Episode 7: Sepsis

PHEM Cast

[link] We hope you enjoyed our sepsis podcast. St Emlyns Induction podcast on Sepsis. A great summary of what to do when a patient with suspected sepsis first arrives in the ED. A great summary of what to do when a patient with suspected sepsis first arrives in the ED. March 2016.

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52 in 52 – #41: The CENSER Trial

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The median amount of fluids administered between the groups before initiation of NE was not statistically significant (2080 mL vs. 1900 mL). The study was performed when Surviving Sepsis Campaign Guidelines were used, so it was more common to see large volume fluid administration in the setting of sepsis.

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EM@3AM: Stercoral Colitis

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Clinical exam: 2, 3, 9 Abdominal distension and tenderness Nausea and vomiting Stool present in the rectal vault Peritonitis may be accompanied by hemodynamic instability in the case of sepsis. 2-4, 6 If there is a concern for perforation or sepsis, surgical consultation, blood cultures, empiric antibiotics, and fluids are recommended.

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EM@3AM: Endometritis

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2012 May;27(5):1368-74. Epub 2012 Mar 14. Incidence, treatment and outcome of peripartum sepsis. Evaluate for retained products of conception as etiology Diagnosis Diagnosis of endometritis with at least two of the following: 8 Fever >100.4F Hum Reprod. doi: 10.1093/humrep/des076. PMID: 22419745. Morens, David.

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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. 8 Workup and Diagnosis Evaluation should be tailored to the patient presentation, but may include studies such as: CBC, CMP, UA, lactate (if concern for sepsis), Cultures (blood, urine, etc.)

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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. 47 from 1983 looking at 60 participants who either received IV fluids over 6 hours or received no fluids.

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Venous Congestion in Pediatric Critical Care

Don't Forget the Bubbles

He has received 20ml/kg in 5 to 10ml/kg aliquots in the ED, as his blood pressure keeps dropping, and the ED team is concerned about possible sepsis. Pudjiadi, Inferior Vena Cava/Abdominal Aorta Ratio as a Guide for Fluid Resuscitation. Pediatr Crit Care Med, 2012. As the PICU Registrar, you are called to review him.