EMDocs

MAY 28, 2024

Fluid management Goal is euvolemia Dehydration – needs IV fluid resuscitation. If euvolemic – start maintenance fluids of D5 in 0.45%NS Hypothermia, hypotension, and vasoconstriction may affect pulse oximetry reading, which is based on light absorption from fingertip blood flow. Published 2020 Feb 12.

Blood Transfusions 76

Blood Transfusions Fluid Resuscitation Dehydration Ultrasounds 76

Mind The Bleep

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Establish IV access and begin fluid resuscitation with 250ml boluses of 0.9% Exposure Expose the patient in a systematic manner while keeping remaining body areas covered e.g. 1 limb at a time, to reduce the risk of hypothermia. Sodium Chloride or Hartmanns if indicated, monitoring for signs of shock. Acute Crit Care.

Burns 52

Burns Fluid Resuscitation PPE Resuscitation 52

EMDocs

JUNE 27, 2024

2020 Feb 12;10(1):2470. -smoke, high ozone levels, smog) Asthma/reactive airway disease (RAD) Diagnostic criteria 7,8 Respiratory symptoms +/- fever (at least 38.0 C or 100.4 2 mcg/kg, max 100 mcg) while obtaining IV access 20 IV/IM ketorolac (1 mg/kg, max 15 mg) Morphine (05-0.1 mg/kg, max 4 mg per dose q20-30min) or hydromorphone (0.01-0.02

Pediatrics 76

Pediatrics Dehydration EMS Hospitals 76

Mind The Bleep

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The ICU team are aware that this patient may require therapeutic hypothermia, continuous cardiac monitoring and may deteriorate to the point of arrest. They agree this patient should be for full resuscitation and any other organ support he may require. References and further reading Smith G, Nielsen M. ABC of intensive care.

Hospitals 52

Hospitals Resuscitation Fluid Resuscitation Shock 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MAY 5, 2022

Fluid resuscitation was initiated. These include ( among others ) — acute febrile illness — variations in autonomic tone — hypothermia — ischemia/infarction/cardiac arrest — and Hyperkalemia. The February 11, 2020 post ( LA-RA reversal ). The March 18, 2020 post ( LA-RA reversal ).

EKG/ECG 52

EKG/ECG Fluid Resuscitation EMS Shock 52

EMDocs

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Broad-spectrum antibiotics (A) for septic shock are not inappropriate given the hyperthermia, tachycardia, and hypotension. As you attempt to examine the patient, he has a generalized, tonic-clonic seizure. What is your diagnosis, and what are your next steps in evaluation and management? 1 Fever is usually < 40C.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 68

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia EMS Stroke Seizures 68

Intensive Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

It refers to hypernatraemia, hyperventilation, haemodialysis, and induced hypothermia. It clears ammonia, allows fluid removal, and facilitates management of electrolyte. Hypothermia Aiming for a lower core temp (35 o C) reduces cerebral metabolic rate and cerebral blood flow. Alexander, G. Hayllar, K. M., & Williams, R.

Poisoning 52

Poisoning Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Fluid Resuscitation Resuscitation 52