Mind The Bleep

MAY 12, 2023

These include infection & sepsis, GI bleeding, dehydration, AKI, alcohol consumption, constipation, and certain medications. PMID: 33067334; PMCID: PMC7788190 NICE Technology Appraisal guidance – TA337 (March 2015; reviewed June 2018): Rifaximin for preventing episodes of overt hepatic encephalopathy. On Day 3 (i.e.

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Fluid Resuscitation Dehydration Resuscitation Administration 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JANUARY 10, 2024

These were presented as hazard ratios and included fever at presentation, previous transfusion ever, haemoglobinuria, malaria, sickle cell disease on enrolment, HIV, evidence of sepsis, malnutrition, shock, hypothermia, and dehydration. Published 2015 Feb 2. Were the study groups similar at the start of the trial? 1993;55(1-2):47-51.

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Blood Transfusions Outcomes Research Hospitals 78

Taming the SRU

MARCH 31, 2023

of emergency medicine residents report 1 or more dimensions of burnout (Lin Annals Emerg Med 2019) Moral Injury with COVID “We pushed aside our fear and frustration to focus on saving the patients in front of us; we kept our eyes open, and our feelings closed.

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Allergic Reactions Seizures Anaphylaxis Leadership 40

Don't Forget the Bubbles

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Are there signs of significant dehydration or malnutrition? If severely dehydrated or malnourished, then they require admission for close monitoring with rehydration and refeeding. Epub 2015 Dec 9. They have supportive parents who live nearby and a good friend network. First and foremost, do they look well or unwell?

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Dehydration CDC Hospitals Wellness 98

EB Medicine

AUGUST 1, 2018

Jeff: A systematic review and meta-analysis from 2015 found low-quality evidence to support cannabis therapy for appetite suppression in HIV and aids patients; moderate-quality evidence for treatment of chronic pain and spasticity; and also moderate quality evidence for some chronic debilitating diseases. 2015;313(24):2456-2473. Subst Abus.

Seizures 40

Seizures Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Administration Dehydration 40

EB Medicine

JULY 8, 2019

Consider IV access and early IV fluids in those at risk for dehydration and intra-abdominal infections. Jeff: Tachycardic patients should make you concerned for hypovolemia 2/2 dehydration, sepsis, leaks, and blood loss. Jeff: Moving on to my favorite - prehospital care - as always, ABCs first. At 6 to 8 mL/kg. First up, the kids.

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Emergency Department Sepsis Operations Dehydration 40

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

MAY 1, 2017

They may get a little dehydrated, especially if mother’s milk is late to come in. Home care The neonate who is safe to go home is well appearing, and not dehydrated. Most babies with hyperbilirubinemia are dehydrated, which just exacerbates the problem. None of them became dehydrated or became sunburned. Bhutani et al.

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Dehydration Pediatrics Wellness Seizures 52

EMDocs

DECEMBER 16, 2023

2015 Jan;17(1):1-24 Hostler D, Northington WE, Callaway CW. Temps greater than 41.5C per minute) 1,4 Body bag may be utilized if no immersion tank available 3 Evaporative cooling (DT 0.1C Determine and treat underlying cause , consider multiple etiologies. link] Kakoki, K., Hakariya, T., Takehara, K., Izumida, S., Kinoshita, N.,

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Hyperthermia / Hypothermia EMS Stroke Seizures 68

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 5, 2023

Infections, fever, acidosis, hypoxia, dehydration and exposure to extreme temperatures can trigger VOC even though often no cause is identified. Home analgesia: Advise families at home to increase fluid intake to avoid dehydration (dehydration will prolong painful episodes). Rotavirus gastroenteritis and dehydration C.

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Blood Transfusions Stroke Dehydration Sepsis 126

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2016

For instance: sepsis, bleeding, dehydration, hypoxia, and mild ACS. 2015 Oct; 66(4):355-362. Smith Final Comment: It is uncertain what initiated this patient's instability. Any alteration in physiology can change "compensated" AS to "decompensated" AS. Annals of Emergency Medicine. De Backer D et al. NEJM 362(9):779; March 4, 2009.

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EKG/ECG Shock Fluid Resuscitation Documentation/Coding 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

APRIL 8, 2015

Also consider non-hemorrhagic volume depletion, dehydration : orthostatic vitals may uncover this [see Mendu et al. (3)]. Premonitory symptoms (Nausea, pallor, diaphoresis, flushing), or triggers (Valsalva, Pain, Emotion, Prolonged Standing, Dehydration) are very useful in making the diagnosis. Vasovagal syncope is generally benign.

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Emergency Department EKG/ECG Outcomes Seizures 52