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Adjunctive Methylene Blue in Septic Shock?

RebelEM

Background: Sepsis can induce numerous physiologic derangements. At the most severe end, this includes endothelial dysfunction leading to increased vascular permeability, abnormal nitric oxide metabolism, and vasodilation (i.e. septic shock). NaCl over 6hrs once daily x3 doses Placebo: 500mL of 0.9% 95% CI 15.4 95% CI 15.4 95% CI 15.4

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52 in 52 – #41: The CENSER Trial

EMDocs

The study was performed when Surviving Sepsis Campaign Guidelines were used, so it was more common to see large volume fluid administration in the setting of sepsis. vs 48.4% (OR 3.4, 5.53) Takeaways: Positive trial => there was a statistically significant rate of shock control attained with the treatment arm. vs 48.4% (OR 3.4,

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Episode 35: The collapsed infant

PHEM Cast

Sepsis Click for UK Sepsis Trust guidance for different clinical settings. Scroll down for the Screening and Action tool for under 5s for prehospital care and ambulance services.

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Diagnostics: Inflammatory Markers

Taming the SRU

However, PCT can be elevated in severe trauma, such as burns or surgery [5,25]. Sepsis PCT may have some utility in guiding posttest probability for sepsis when the diagnosis is unclear. Sepsis PCT may have some utility in guiding posttest probability for sepsis when the diagnosis is unclear. Oncotarget.

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Vasopressor Nonresponse

Northwestern EM Blog

Acidosis Acidosis in shock states can present from multiple different sources, including sepsis, hypoxemia, ingestions, hyperlactatemia from hypoperfusion, amongst others. Those at higher risk of hypocalcemia (vitamin D deficiency, ESRD, hyperparathyroidism, burns, multiple blood transfusions, etc.) 2017; 45(9): 1443-1449.

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EM@3AM: Erysipelas

EMDocs

She has had pruritus and swelling to the site accompanied by a painful burning sensation and a couple “painful knots” on her right inguinal region. Published April 3, 2017. She denies any prior history of deep vein thrombosis (DVT, IV drug use, or any history of vascular surgeries to the lower extremities. pneumoniae , S.

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Mastering Minor Care: Orbital Infections

Taming the SRU

link] A patient presents with an itchy and burning feeling on their eyelids. In infants, this can represent a medical emergency as it can quickly lead to orbital cellulitis and sepsis. saline eyedrops for “burning” or “gritty” feeling of discomfort. Acute angle closure glaucoma: ED relevant management”, emDocs ; 10 Feb 2017.