Mind The Bleep

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Chemical burns are a unique subset of burns that require specialised management due to the nature of the substances involved. The majority of acid burns cause coagulative necrosis and cytotoxicity leading to skin and mucosal changes that limit deeper injury. Keep the patient warm using force air warmers such as Bairhugger.

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Burns Fluid Resuscitation PPE Resuscitation 52

EMDocs

JUNE 25, 2024

Today on the emDOCs cast with Brit Long, MD ( @long_brit) , we cover the evaluation and management of the patient with a burn injury. Episode 103: Thermal Burn Injury Initial evaluation of thermal burns Range of burn severities and types: minor sunburns to full thickness burns and severe inhalation injury.

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Burns Fluid Resuscitation Resuscitation Poisoning 97

Don't Forget the Bubbles

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Up to 5% of burns occur secondary to electrical injuries, and this rises to 27% in developing countries. Significant injuries can occur even in the absence of extensive burns or other signs of external injury. Children, especially toddlers, may insert objects into outlets, leading to shocks or burns.

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Burns Fluid Resuscitation Shock Resuscitation 80

EMDocs

JANUARY 20, 2025

The latest SCCM pediatric sepsis guidelines 31 recommend against a fluid bolus in children who are not hypotensive and who do not have access to intensive care, with a weak recommendation to give a 10-20 ml/kg initial bolus and up to a 40-60 ml/kg bolus in children with hypotension who do have access to critical care resources. Keijzers, G.,

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Dehydration Fluid Resuscitation Sepsis Resuscitation 75