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Diffuse Subendocardial Ischemia on the ECG. Left main? 3-vessel disease? No!

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Clinical Course The paramedic activated a “Code STEMI” alert and transported the patient nearly 50 miles to the closest tertiary medical center. In addition, the patient received 750 mL of fluid resuscitation with transient improvement of blood pressure. Heart 2011; 97 : 838-843 [link] 14. Nishimura RA and Otto CM, et al.

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Popular Antiobesity Medications Bring New Challenges to Emergency Physicians

ACEP Now

There have been documented cases of overdose, and of note, there is no known antidote. Management of symptoms is the same for all of these, relying upon fluid resuscitation, antiemetics, and electrolyte repletion. Deerfield, Illinois: Takeda Pharmaceuticals America Inc; 2014. Published December 18, 2023. Steatorrhea.

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Necrotising Enterocolitis

Don't Forget the Bubbles

The history of necrotising enterocolitis The earliest documented cases resembling Necrotising enterocolitis (NEC) date back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Let’s delve into the significant challenges posed by small bellies: big battles – the not-so-simple case of necrotising enterocolitis. Gordon, P. Hunter, C.J.,

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Episode 21- Updates and Controversies in the Early Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock

EB Medicine

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! Let’s start with fluids. Patient’s need adequate fluid resuscitation. Jeremy : We’ve already talked about fluids and how much to give.

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Diagnostics and Therapeutics: Tumor Lysis Syndrome

Taming the SRU

Additional Treatments for Severe Electrolyte Derangements Severe Hyperuricemia If uric acid 8 mg/dL or 25% increase from baseline develops, then rasburicase should be administered in addition to IV fluid resuscitation. original document created by author of post. Academic Press; 2014:39-64. References 1. doi:10.5858/arpa.2017-0278-RS