RebelEM

MAY 25, 2023

Ann Emerg Med 2017 [6] This was a retrospective database review of 7521 traumatic brain injury patients SBP target ≥90mmHg resulted in a mortality of 7.8% Ann Emerg Med 2017 [6] This was a retrospective database review of 7521 traumatic brain injury patients SBP target ≥90mmHg resulted in a mortality of 7.8% NEJM 1994. [2] NEJM 1994.

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Resuscitation Fluid Resuscitation Head Injuries Shock 145

RebelEM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

A meta-analysis of fifteen RCTs comparing blood product transfusion rates of cardiothoracic and surgery patients found significantly lower transfusion rates of FFP in TEG/ROTEM guided group compared to traditional tests, with no difference in survival rates (Fahrendorff 2017). Published 2017 Apr 13. 2017;25(1):39.

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Resuscitation Blood Transfusions Outcomes Hospitals 52

EMDocs

JUNE 12, 2024

Calcium and resuscitation Severely injured trauma patients are commonly hypocalcemic. Up to 56% have an ionized Ca < 1 mmol/L, and this increases mortality and need for transfusion. Transfusion induced hypoCa is common in patients undergoing massive transfusion. Transfusion-Related Hypocalcemia After Trauma.

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Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Resuscitation Administration Blood Transfusions 89

Don't Forget the Bubbles

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Four-year-old Ed is being resuscitated for presumed Invasive Group A Streptococcal Sepsis from tonsilitis. Obviously, one also needs to address the cause of the shock, or any efforts in resuscitation will only bring a temporary improvement. He presented tachycardic and hypotensive with a capillary refill time of 5 seconds.

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Shock Sepsis Fluid Resuscitation Resuscitation 143

EMDocs

JUNE 3, 2023

For a broader overview of pelvic trauma, please review Dr. Lupez’s 2017 article here: [link]. 5 Initial Evaluation The key to the initial resuscitation of the unstable pelvic trauma patient is to rapidly identify and treat the most life-threatening pathology. 2 Vertical shear fractures are also unstable.

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Fractures Resuscitation Operations EMS 54

Northwestern EM Blog

JANUARY 24, 2022

Due to its extremely high morbidity and mortality as well as high healthcare costs, the prompt recognition, diagnosis and resuscitation of shock is key. There is a subset of patients who, despite aggressive conventional resuscitation, have an inadequate hemodynamic response and develop refractory shock. 2017; 45(9): 1443-1449.

Anaphylaxis 52

Anaphylaxis Shock Sepsis Resuscitation 52

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. 2017 Dec 1;30(4):191-201. F temporal, RR 25, SpO2 89% on room air.

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Pediatrics Dehydration EMS Hospitals 75