Remove 2016 Remove Dehydration Remove Outcomes
article thumbnail

EM@3AM: Leukopenia

EMDocs

0000000000000305 Kazumi Y (2023) The Epidemiology and Outcomes of Leukopenia in Different Populations and Regions. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2016. An update on the diagnosis and treatment of chronic idiopathic neutropenia. Curr Opin Hematol. 2017;24(1):46-53. doi:10.1097/MOH.0000000000000305 J Blood Disord Transfus.

EMS 95
article thumbnail

Amiodarone Versus Digoxin for Acute Rate Control of Atrial Fibrillation in the Emergency Department

RebelEM

Small sample size limits the power of the study and increases margin of error A patient-oriented outcome such as mortality was not included Follow-up beyond disposition to evaluate hospitalization recurrences related to atrial fibrillation was not included. Sepsis, hyperthyroidism, dehydration, heart failure, ACS, etc).

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Episode 30 - Emergency Department Management of Patients With Complications of Bariatric Surgery

EB Medicine

While it was < 15% in 1990, by 2016 it reached 40%. 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: Well that’s kind worrisome. million adults!!

article thumbnail

An overview of hypopituitarism

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Early recognition of these signs is crucial, as timely hormone replacement can significantly improve outcomes. This condition, known as diabetes insipidus (DI) , results in dehydration and high sodium concentrations in the blood. Hypoglycaemia is a common and sometimes early red flag in babies with hypopituitarism.

article thumbnail

ToxCard: Iron

EMDocs

6 Can see subsequent electrolyte disturbances and dehydration related to severity of GI symptoms. 7 Workup other than serum iron concentration at 4 hours after ingestion not shown to accurately predict clinical outcomes or severity of toxicity. McGraw Hill; 2016. Typically presents in the first few hours following ingestion.

article thumbnail

Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome

Don't Forget the Bubbles

She appears pale and dehydrated , and her level of alertness fluctuates. Pay specific attention to fluid status, looking for evidence of dehydration. Manage hydration Children may be dehydrated or present with signs of fluid overload. 2016 Oct 10 [cited 2023 Nov 30];281(2):123–48. 2016 Jan;6(1):e009933.

article thumbnail

Don’t Forget the Orbeez!

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Forrester reported data from the Texas Poison Centers surrounding 110 cases of superabsorbent polymer bead ingestions between 2011 and 2016. Other symptoms, such as constipation, abdominal pain and dehydration, were also be seen. There have been reports of the Orbeez Challenge leading to serious outcomes. Zamora et al.,