2020 Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Outcomes 
Don't Forget the Bubbles
JUNE 30, 2023
Still, after a quick Google search, you realise that hypothermia potently affects potassium shift from the extracellular to the intracellular and extravascular spaces. Still, after a quick Google search, you realise that hypothermia potently affects potassium shift from the extracellular to the intracellular and extravascular spaces.
Pediatric EM Morsels
AUGUST 9, 2024
We have previously discussed hypothermia presentations , GBS infections , and HSV infections. 2019, there were 1,875 and this trend has continued to increase (2,157 case in 2020; 2,855 cases in 2021). If not treated early, then increased risk of poor outcomes and death. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2020-240532. BMJ Case Rep.
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PulmCCM
JUNE 12, 2023
Induced hypothermia after cardiac arrest is also called “active temperature control” or “targeted temperature management.” TTM2 found no improvement in survival or neurologic outcome among patients randomized to cooling to a target of 33 °C, as compared to controls receiving fever prevention (e.g.
The Skeptics' Guide to EM
AUGUST 14, 2021
Circulation 2020 Guest Skeptic: Missy Carter is a PA practicing in emergency medicine in the Seattle area and an adjunct faculty member with the Tacoma Community College paramedic program. The key result was that significantly fewer patients had a favorable neurologic outcome in the IO group compared to the IV group.
EMDocs
DECEMBER 16, 2023
Broad-spectrum antibiotics (A) for septic shock are not inappropriate given the hyperthermia, tachycardia, and hypotension. Hyperthermia. 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.
EMDocs
MAY 28, 2024
Hypothermia, hypotension, and vasoconstriction may affect pulse oximetry reading, which is based on light absorption from fingertip blood flow. Causes and outcomes of the acute chest syndrome in sickle cell disease. American Society of Hematology 2020 guidelines for sickle cell disease: transfusion support. Am J Emerg Med.
Don't Forget the Bubbles
JANUARY 10, 2024
Some wonder if giving blood to children with a haemoglobin <6g/dl will improve outcomes. Outcomes Primary outcome Mortality at 28 days after randomisation. The authors chose a patient-centred, primary outcome in keeping with their pragmatic design. What were the research questions? The study asked TWO questions: 1.
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