EMDocs

MAY 28, 2024

Blood transfusion Reduces the overall proportion of HbS. Issues with pulse oximetry Pulse oximetry frequently underestimates the alveolar hypoxia that results in sickling and pulmonary infarction and overestimates the arterial blood oxygen saturation. Published 2020 Feb 12. Improves oxygen carrying capacity.

Blood Transfusions 75

Blood Transfusions Fluid Resuscitation Dehydration Ultrasounds 75

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JANUARY 10, 2024

Transfusion Decisions in Severe Anaemia Reducing child mortality remains high on the global health agenda. Let’s take the humble blood transfusion – used in emergency departments across the globe and playing a key role in critical care. However, there is a huge variation in transfusion practice globally.

Blood Transfusions 78

Blood Transfusions Outcomes Research Hospitals 78

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. 2020 Feb 12;10(1):2470. F temporal, RR 25, SpO2 89% on room air. C or 100.4

Pediatrics 75

Pediatrics EMS Dehydration Hospitals 75

EMDocs

JUNE 12, 2024

Previous triad of death = hypothermia, acidosis, and coagulopathy. Whole blood does contain less citrate. Liver dysfunction, secondary cirrhosis, critical illness, trauma, and hypothermia reduce citrate metabolism. Hypothermia also leads to hypoCa. All are associated with critical illness and severe hemorrhage.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 89

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Resuscitation Administration Blood Transfusions 89