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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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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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. To reverse these effects as well as refractory hypotension, hydrocortisone is the preferred agent due to both its glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid properties. 2010; 36: 2019-2029.

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RebelEM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Randomized study design Blind adjudication of transfusion reaction outcomes Follow-up was complete. Patients from both groups are well balanced regarding results from a wide range of coagulation studies. Hayes-Larson 2019). Significant coagulopathy: INR > 1.8 Investigators performed an Intention-to-treat analysis.

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Downeast Emergency Medicine

APRIL 26, 2021

Lancet 2019; Vol 394, Iss 10210, P 1713-1723[ Full Text ]. The primary outcome was 30-day mortality with secondary outcomes of 1-year functional neurological outcome based on GCS as well as hospital length of stay. Bossers SM, Loer SA, Bloemers FW, et al. Arch Surg 2012; 147:113-119.[ Pubmed ] CRASH-2 Study Collaborators.

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EMDocs

JULY 3, 2023

All patients with concern for SAH need a rapid primary survey to assess the airway, breathing, and circulation as well as a comprehensive neurologic exam to create a baseline for the patient. 27 Prudent transfer of patients to a center with neurosurgical capabilities should be considered in any SAH, though this is not well studied.

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EMDocs

JUNE 3, 2023

23 Pelvic binding remains a critical resuscitation step well within the purview of the ED physician, and can be reviewed here: [link]. 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.

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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. C or 100.4 mg/kg, max 0.4 Annu Rev Pathol.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 5, 2023

SCD, therefore, is not only a mechanical disease but there are also many other cellular and plasma factors as well as endothelial interaction that generate chronic inflammation. 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.

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The Trauma Pro

DECEMBER 10, 2024

This didn’t sit well with some, and a multicenter study was launched to look at this group more closely. But what about low-grade isolated spleen injuries with a contrast blush? Apparently, a few authors believe that this may be a benign condition that doesn’t require any specific management.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

They were a well-grown, term infant born in good condition. Exchange blood transfusion in the management of severe pertussis in young infants. Exchange transfusion safety and outcomes in neonatal hyperbilirubinemia. The other investigations are unremarkable, including a normal CT head. Sounding familiar? Clin Infect Dis.

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EMDocs

JANUARY 6, 2025

A whole blood transfusion is initiated for the management of her anemia. She receives IV calcium gluconate and bicarbonate as well as oral potassium binders for hyperkalemia. She receives IV antimalarials for severe malaria (as defined by AKI, anemia, electrolyte imbalance, and a history of convulsions). Can J Surg J Can Chir.

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