Don't Forget the Bubbles

JANUARY 10, 2024

Transfusion Decisions in Severe Anaemia Reducing child mortality remains high on the global health agenda. Let’s take the humble blood transfusion – used in emergency departments across the globe and playing a key role in critical care. However, there is a huge variation in transfusion practice globally.

Blood Transfusions 78

Blood Transfusions Research Outcomes Hospitals 78

EMDocs

DECEMBER 6, 2024

6 Can see subsequent electrolyte disturbances and dehydration related to severity of GI symptoms. Blood transfusion for clinically significant blood loss. McGraw Hill; 2016. Typically presents in the first few hours following ingestion. In severe toxicity, hematemesis, melena, or hematochezia may occur.

Poisoning 75

Poisoning Fluid Resuscitation Seizures Resuscitation 75

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. 2016 Dec;91(12):1185-1190. Epub 2016 Oct 3. C or 100.4 mg/kg, max 0.4

Pediatrics 74

Pediatrics EMS Dehydration Hospitals 74

EMDocs

JANUARY 6, 2025

A whole blood transfusion is initiated for the management of her anemia. 92 Refugee patients with SAM, dehydration, or shock should be admitted for further management. International Monetary Fund; 2016. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; 2016. Hypoglycemia is managed with IV dextrose. 2006;49(1):51-57.

Infectious Diseases 57

Infectious Diseases CDC PPE Rapid Diagnostic Testing 57