EMDocs

JUNE 22, 2024

Electronic address, p. “Amniotic fluid embolism: diagnosis and management.” ” Am J Obstet Gynecol 215(2): B16-24. link] j.ajog.2016.03.012 2016.03.012 Patel, P., “Markers of Inflammation and Infection in Sepsis and Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation.” ” Clin Appl Thromb Hemost 25: 1076029619843338.

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Intensive Blog

AUGUST 17, 2023

What is an appropriate “trigger threshold” for blood transfusion in ECMO patients? Blood transfusion is common in ECMO patients, as evidenced by almost 90% of all patients receiving at least one packed red blood cell transfusion during VV-ECMO support (Kalbhenn and Zieger, 2022). 2020.08.068.

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EMDocs

AUGUST 22, 2023

2019 American Heart Association Focused Update on Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support: Use of Advanced Airways, Vasopressors, and Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation During Cardiac Arrest: An Update to the American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care. Ann Emerg Med.

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RebelEM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Hayes-Larson 2019). Thromboelastography-guided transfusion decreases intraoperative blood transfusion during orthotopic liver transplantation: a randomized clinical trial. Significant coagulopathy: INR > 1.8 Table 1 Analysis: Simply put, Table 1 defines “Who is in this study?” Ann Intern Med. 2010;152(11):726-732.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

As a result — all that may be needed is consideration of blood transfusion + efforts to determine ( and correct ) the cause of anemia. SEE My Comment in the May 28, 2019 post. No treatment of AV block would seem indicated at this time. SEE My Comment in the August 17, 2020 post. My sincere THANKS to Drs.

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Northwestern EM Blog

JANUARY 24, 2022

Those at higher risk of hypocalcemia (vitamin D deficiency, ESRD, hyperparathyroidism, burns, multiple blood transfusions, etc.) 2010; 36: 2019-2029. 2019; 155(1): 242. Hypocalcemia can be hinted at through history or by hints such as a prolonged QTc on an ECG. may have greater severity of shock with increased mortality.

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Downeast Emergency Medicine

APRIL 26, 2021

Lancet 2019; Vol 394, Iss 10210, P 1713-1723[ Full Text ]. Effects of tranexamic acid on death, vascular occlusive events, and blood transfusion in trauma patients with significant hemorrhage (CRASH-2): a randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Bossers SM, Loer SA, Bloemers FW, et al. Arch Surg 2012; 147:113-119.[

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EMDocs

JULY 3, 2023

2019 Mar;123:184-187. Blood Transfus. 2019 Sep;17(5):378-384. 2019 Mar;20(2):203-211. 2019 Oct;32(5):568-573. Short- and long-term outcome of patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage. 2020 Sep 29;95(13):e1819-e1829. Hostettler IC, Werring DJ. World Neurosurg. Toth G, Cerejo R.  2018 Jun;23(3):276-288.

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EMDocs

MARCH 6, 2024

2019 May;68(5):776-789. Red Blood Cell Transfusion: 2023 AABB International Guidelines. Restrictive versus liberal blood transfusion for gastrointestinal bleeding: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Carson JL, Stanworth SJ, Guyatt G, et al. 2023 Nov 21;330(19):1892-1902.

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EMDocs

JUNE 3, 2023

Effects of tranexamic acid on death, vascular occlusive events, and blood transfusion in trauma patients with significant haemorrhage (CRASH-2): a randomised, placebo-controlled trial. 2019 Dec;38(6):695-696]. 2021;52(10):2697-2701. doi:10.1016/j.injury.2020.01.042 2010;376(9734):23-32. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(10)60835-16.

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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. 2019 Jan 24;14:263-292. F temporal, RR 25, SpO2 89% on room air.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 5, 2023

Be careful if the patient has received a recent blood transfusion since it may be misinterpreted as sickle cell trait instead of sickle cell disease. In these cases, repeat the Hb electrophoresis three months after the last blood transfusion. Would you consider this patient for blood transfusion?

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The Trauma Pro

DECEMBER 10, 2024

During that period, the AAST spleen and liver injury grading scales did not consider vascular injury.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Exchange blood transfusion in the management of severe pertussis in young infants. Exchange transfusion safety and outcomes in neonatal hyperbilirubinemia. Clin Infect Dis. 2008;47:32838 Carbonetti. Pertussis leukocytosis: mechanisms, clinical relevance and treatment. Pathog Dis. 2016 Oct;74(7):ftw087. Machado, M.B.

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EMDocs

JANUARY 6, 2025

A whole blood transfusion is initiated for the management of her anemia. She receives IV antimalarials for severe malaria (as defined by AKI, anemia, electrolyte imbalance, and a history of convulsions). Hypoglycemia is managed with IV dextrose. Can J Surg J Can Chir. 2006;49(1):51-57. Accessed October 14, 2024. link] UNHCR.

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