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IVC Distensibility Index vs Collapsibility Index: Using the Correct Index

RebelEM

14,15 You might use a passive leg raise, which carries a roughly 250cc fluid challenge. just be careful with pelvic fractures or any femoral arterial punctures/ devices. J Invest Surg Sept 2018; PMID: 28952826 Robb J. This has a pooled sensitivity of 89% and specificity of 91%.just Intensive Crit Care Nurs. Rudski LG, et al.

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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 103: Thermal Burn Injury

EMDocs

Most common traumatic injuries are fractures, TBIs, and thoracic or abdominal injuries. Fluid resuscitation target and fluid Fluid resuscitation is one of the most important parts of management; goal is to increase intravascular volume and ensure end organ perfusion. May be associated with fluid overload.

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Case Report: a High-Voltage Victim

ACEP Now

Treatment for burns should focus on fluid resuscitation as appropriate based on your institution’s burn protocol per Brooke, Parkland, Rule of 10s etc. 2018 Nov;20(11):1-20. Lastly, vessels can be damaged by internal burns, which may lead to poor perfusion and delayed complications as thrombosis or third spacing.

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Episode 22 - Electrical Injuries in the Emergency Department An Evidence-Based Review

EB Medicine

In total, they pulled references from 1966 until 2018. Nachi: Additionally, for those with severe electrical injuries, an IV should be placed and fluid resuscitation should begin. Nachi: Fluid resuscitation with isotonic fluids is the standard -- again -- with a goal urine output of 1-1.5