RebelEM

JANUARY 25, 2023

2.3 – 5.4) (-) LR: 0.18 (0.09 – 0.35) Ultrasound Findings Dilated loops of bowel (diameter > 2.5 2.3 – 5.4) (-) LR: 0.18 (0.09 – 0.35) Ultrasound Findings Dilated loops of bowel (diameter > 2.5 Late findings Fever Abdominal distension (+) LR: 5.64 – 16.8 (-) LR: 0.34 – 0.43

Operations 52

Operations Sepsis Resuscitation Ultrasounds 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 17, 2023

Reviews and opinion articles Point-of-care ultrasound in pediatric nephrology. Evaluating the Impact of the 2017 Dutch Neonatal Early-Onset Sepsis Guideline. 2023 Jun 14;46:8-23 One-year survival and outcomes of infants born at 22 and 23 weeks of gestation in Sweden 2004-2007, 2014-2016 and 2017-2019. Sethi SK, et al.

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Pediatrics Emergency Department Outcomes Fractures 98

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 5, 2023

Vaccination: PCV13 (pneumococcal vaccination), meningococcal vaccines, and Hib conjugated vaccines are important to prevent life-threatening sepsis. Sickle cell patients also qualify to receive the annual influenza vaccine, since influenza virus infection predisposes to bacterial pneumonia and sepsis caused by S. Pneumococcal sepsis B.

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PEMBlog

JANUARY 17, 2024

Practice guidelines for the diagnosis and management of skin and soft tissue infections: 2014 update by the Infectious Diseases Society of America. Clin Infect Dis 2014; 59:e10. Full blown sepsis and toxic shock syndrome. You’re concerned about SIRS or sepsis. Clin Infect Dis 2011; 52:e18. Bilateral red limbs?

Infectious Diseases 59

Infectious Diseases Sepsis Wellness Pediatrics 59

Northwestern EM Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

This data shows us that angiotensin II can make the blood pressure better but I would never let it distract you from the things we know matter in sepsis resuscitation. Crit Care 2014; 18(5): 534. But what does that mean to us clinically in the ED and ICU? References Chawla LS et al. PMID: 25286986 Russell JA et al.

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Shock Resuscitation Fluid Resuscitation Sepsis 52

EB Medicine

JULY 8, 2019

Jeff: A 2014 study even showed an up to 80% reduction in the likelihood of developing DM2 postoperatively at the 7-year mark. overall, these surgeries are relatively safe with one 2014 review publishing a 10-17% overall complication rate and a perioperative 30 day mortality of less than 1%. Nachi: So we have a lot to cover!

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Emergency Department Sepsis Operations Dehydration 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2016

Smith comment: This patient did not have a bedside ultrasound. Had one been done, it would have shown a feature that is apparent on this ultrasound (however, this patient's LV function would not be as good as in this clip): This is recorded with the LV on the right. In fact, bedside ultrasound might even find severe aortic stenosis.

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EKG/ECG Shock Fluid Resuscitation Documentation/Coding 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Methods STEMI activations between January 2014 and April 2018 at the University of Arizona Medical Center were identified. Widespread ST-depression with reciprocal aVR ST-elevation can be cause by: Heart rate related: tachyarrhythmia (e.g.,

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

I went to the chart and found that the patient was a sepsis patient with hypotension and a K of 3.0. So we did a bedside cardiac ultrasound. A DDENDUM : “My Take” on the ECG diagnosis of RVH appears in the following 4 Figures ( from Grauer K: ECG-2014 e-Pub ). There was no chest pain. Figure-3: ECG Criteria for RVH.

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EMDocs

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Introduction Sepsis and septic shock are life-threatening conditions characterized by severe systemic inflammation and organ dysfunction due to a dysregulated host response to infection. 3,4 Prompt recognition and management of sepsis and septic shock are paramount for the ED clinician. vs. 0.91), positive predictive value (0.27

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RebelEM

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2014: 2282-2299. Gorgas, D. “Infections related to pregnancy.” ” Emerg Med Clin North Am 26 (2): 345-366, viii. PMID: 18406978 Houry, D and B. Acute Complications of Pregnancy. In: Marx, J et al, ed. Rosen’s Emergency Medicine. Post Peer Reviewed By: Salim R.

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Sepsis Shock Hospitals Ultrasounds 93

Don't Forget the Bubbles

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

No CT or ultrasound evidence of complications (including appendicolith, perforation, abscess or peritonitis). No diagnosis of sepsis (defined as ‘good general condition, normal haemodynamic status, normal diuresis’). The initial study success rate was 100% and was assessed at 2 weeks after discharge with an ultrasound and CRP.

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Emergency Department Hospitals Resuscitation Administration 140

EMDocs

JULY 15, 2023

A lower extremity radiograph does not reveal any gas formation and an ultrasound of the lower extremity is negative for DVT or cobblestoning, WBC is within normal limits and there are mild elevations in ESR and CRP. 2014 Jul 15;59(2):e10-52. No fungal infections are identified on the feet. What is the most likely diagnosis?

EMS 66

EMS Infectious Diseases Ultrasounds Shock 66

Don't Forget the Bubbles

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Consider sepsis and treat it accordingly. An ultrasound scan of the graft is usually sufficient to rule out these complications. Changes in TAC concentrations related to changes in haematocrit should not lead to a prompt dose adjustment. Creatinine is the primary biochemical marker for assessing renal function. and Hirsch, H.H.,

Pediatrics 52

Pediatrics Fractures Dehydration Sepsis 52

EMDocs

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Diagnosis can be confirmed with ultrasound (for deep vein thrombosis) or CT angiography (CTA) chest (for pulmonary embolism) and patients treated with anticoagulants. This may also predispose a patient to sepsis, peritonitis, or bowel infarction, which need to be recognized quickly. March 2014. 57 (1) 43-57.

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OB/GYN Operations EMS Ultrasounds 67

PulmCCM

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

With the explosion of bedside ultrasound and automated methods to capture LVEF, the ejection fraction will grow in clinical prominence and affect decisions for the acutely-ill. Critical Care 2014, 18(2):R80. Marik P, Bellomo R: A rational approach to fluid therapy in sepsis. Jon-Emile S. Critical care 2016, 20(1):270.

Stroke 40

Stroke Sepsis Shock Ultrasounds 40

EMDocs

JANUARY 20, 2025

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. 2024, 33 use of ultrasound may lead to a reduction in mortality, less volume of fluids given, and decreased hospital stay.

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