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Trauma Resuscitation Updates

RebelEM

JAMA 2015 [7] The PROPPR Trial 680 severely injured adult trauma patients Patients randomized to Plasma, Platelets, and PRBCs in a 1:1:1 ratio vs 1:1:2 ratio No difference in overall mortality at 24 hrs BUT 1:1:1 achieved hemostasis faster and fewer experienced death due to exsanguination at 24hrs Crombie N et al. NEJM 1994. [2] NEJM 1994. [2]

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emDOCs Revamp: Esophageal Perforation

EMDocs

6 Treatment : Airway Definitive airway management should be performed in those with respiratory distress with attention to appropriate resuscitation started beforehand in the setting of potential distributive shock from mediastinitis. 4 Fluid resuscitation and vasopressor use as appropriate. 5 Consider antifungal administration.

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Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome

Northwestern EM Blog

Therefore, fluid resuscitation and maintenance are important. Delayed Administration and Contraindicated Drugs Place Hospitalized Parkinson’s Disease Patients at Risk. 12 March 2015. Any life-threatening hyperthermia should be treated immediately with an ice bath.[2] References 1. Institute for Safe Medication Practices.

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Episode 7: Sepsis

PHEM Cast

The control group received many similar treatments as the ‘intervention’ group (just not full protocolised EGDT) highlighting that with good sepsis care (fluid resuscitation, close monitoring, early appropriate antibiotic administration), mortality can be reduced. 2015 Aug 26;:1–31. 2015 Oct 17;:1–16. Elsevier B.V;

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Managing a patient with decompensated liver cirrhosis

Mind The Bleep

Administration of human albumin solution (HAS) in SBP reduces the incidence of renal failure by 72% and mortality by 47%. In those who are grossly obese, it may be better to employ a more cautious approach with regard to albumin administration. The number needed to treat to prevent one death is around 5 in SBP. On Day 3 (i.e.

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Grand Rounds Recap 3.15.23

Taming the SRU

Yates Anaphylaxis Pathophysiology Type 1 Hypersensitivity Reaction IgE-mediated Mast-cell degranulation of vasoactive materials Reaction occurs in minutes Clinical Definition: Acute onset of illness with involvement of the skin, mucosal tissue or both + one of the following Respiratory compromise Reduced BP Or, acute onset of illness with at least (..)

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Something she ate?

Intensive Blog

The timeframe for administration of charcoal post Amanita phalloides poisoning may be up to 48 hours 9. Vasopressors such as noradrenaline are often required (systemic vasodilation is common in hepatic failure). This should be discussed with a toxicologist. Hepatology, 35 (3), 716-721. link] Nickson, C. Fulminant Hepatic Failure.