Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

However, on occasion — dual AV nodal pathways physiology may be operative ( Mani BC & Pavri BB: Dual AV Nodal Pathways Physiology — Indian Pacing Electrophysiol 14[1]:12-25, 2014 ). As a result — all that may be needed is consideration of blood transfusion + efforts to determine ( and correct ) the cause of anemia.

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EB Medicine

OCTOBER 1, 2018

In 2014, the Society of Critical Care Medicine and the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine started a task force, and by 2016, updated definitions were out again! As Jeff mentioned a few minutes ago, diagnostic criteria have undergone so so so many changes. Jeff : Yes it has! 1991 marked the first standardized definition. Sepsis-3!!

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EMDocs

JUNE 27, 2024

His medical history is significant for three prior admissions for vaso-occlusive crises that have responded well to appropriate therapy, including pain control with NSAIDs and opioids, blood transfusions, antibiotics, and intravenous (IV) crystalloids. 2014 Feb;69(2):144-51. Triage vital signs include BP 127/81, HR 119, T 102.9

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 5, 2023

Be careful if the patient has received a recent blood transfusion since it may be misinterpreted as sickle cell trait instead of sickle cell disease. In these cases, repeat the Hb electrophoresis three months after the last blood transfusion. Would you consider this patient for blood transfusion?

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Pediatric EM Morsels

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Aplastic Crisis: In individuals with underlying hematologic disorders, an aplastic crisis may require blood transfusion to replace lost red blood cells. In some cases, intrauterine blood transfusions may be necessary for the fetus. 1, 2014, pp. Immunoglobulin therapy may be considered in severe cases.

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The Trauma Pro

DECEMBER 10, 2024

During that period, the AAST spleen and liver injury grading scales did not consider vascular injury.

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Broome Docs

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Restrictive vs Liberal Transfusion Strategy in Patients With Acute Brain Injury: The TRAIN Randomized Clinical Trial. 2018 Nov 22;379(21):2002-2014. 2024 Oct 9. doi: 10.1001/jama.2024.20424. 2024.20424. Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG versus Placebo for Acute Gastroenteritis in Children. N Engl J Med. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1802598.

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Blood Transfusions Hospitals Outcomes Emergency Department 52

EMDocs

JANUARY 6, 2025

A whole blood transfusion is initiated for the management of her anemia. She receives IV antimalarials for severe malaria (as defined by AKI, anemia, electrolyte imbalance, and a history of convulsions). Hypoglycemia is managed with IV dextrose. Qual Health Res. 2022;32(1):48-63. doi:10.1177/10497323211046238 U.S.

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