RebelEM

JANUARY 18, 2024

Background: Sepsis remains one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality. Prehospital Administration of Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics for Sepsis Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. It is well-established that earlier recognition and treatment can lead to better outcome for these patients . Health Sci Rep 2022.

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Sepsis Hospitals Administration Outcomes 131

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Included patients had confirmed uncomplicated diverticulitis but no immunosuppression, peritonitis, sepsis. Patients with sepsis and immunocompromise were not included. 2020 Mar 30:S1542-3565(20)30426-2. Randomized clinical trial of antibiotics in acute uncomplicated diverticulitis. Br  Br J Surg. 2012 Apr;99(4):532-9.

Sepsis 88

Sepsis Best Practices Hospitals Outcomes 88

ACEP Now

JULY 7, 2023

Patients with sepsis get antibiotics. Improving the management of acutely agitated patients in the emergency department through implementation of Project BETA (Best Practices in the Evaluation and Treatment of Agitation). 2020 Jul 3;1(5):898-907. Emergency departments (EDs) focus on rapid initiation of medical treatment.

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department Psychiatric Administration Best Practices 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

This is true in life-threatening conditions such as sepsis. However, when children do not have features of sepsis, oral antibiotics are equally effective. The take home is that although IV antibiotics are key in sepsis management, oral antibiotics are equally as effective as IV antibiotics for children without critical illness.

Emergency Department 143

Emergency Department Infectious Diseases Pediatrics Sepsis 143

Taming the SRU

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Adverse reactions to transfusion of blood products and Best Practices for Prevention.” Mild Reactions Transfusion Reaction Frequency Timeline Presentation Management Allergic - 1-3% with platelet and plasma components - 0.1-0.3% Accessed 8 Sept. Frazier, Susan K., Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America , vol. 3, 30 Sept.

Blood Transfusions 88

Blood Transfusions Anaphylaxis Emergency Department Sepsis 88

EMDocs

OCTOBER 17, 2023

World Society of Emergency Surgery guidelines (2020) “What is the best way to make a diagnosis of ALCD? 2020 update of the WSES guidelines for the management of acute colonic diverticulitis in the emergency setting. 2020 May 7;15(1):32. 2020 Jun;63(6):728-747. Ferzoco LB, Raptopoulos V, Silen W. N Engl J Med.

Radiology 68

Radiology Radiology Operations Best Practices 68

EMDocs

JANUARY 20, 2025

Sepsis There has been much controversy over the last two decades around the various nuances of volume resuscitation in ED patients with suspected sepsis, much of which goes beyond the scope of this limited review. 9 In terms of assessing volume status in general, Joseph et al. 11 A study by Stephan et al. Andrews et al.

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Dehydration Fluid Resuscitation Sepsis Resuscitation 40