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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Blood Transfusions Stroke Dehydration Sepsis 126

EMDocs

JUNE 22, 2024

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

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EMS Resuscitation Blood Transfusions Seizures 96

EMDocs

AUGUST 22, 2023

ETCO 2 correlates with blood pressure, lactate, and base excess in critically ill patients. Capnography has several novel uses in other disease states commonly seen in the ED such as trauma, DKA, sepsis and obstructive lung disease. Further Reading : [link] [link] References: Long B, Koyfman A, Vivirito MA. Ann Emerg Med.

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Emergency Department Blood Transfusions Resuscitation Sepsis 68

Northwestern EM Blog

JANUARY 24, 2022

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.) 2010; 36: 2019-2029.

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. 2019 Jan 24;14:263-292. F temporal, RR 25, SpO2 89% on room air. C or 100.4

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Pediatrics Dehydration EMS Hospitals 75