PulmCCM

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Sepsis, infectious disease Managing septic shock with a restrictive-fluids approach (preferentially using vasopressors after a single liter crystalloid bolus) led to similar outcomes as the usual practice of bolusing large volumes of fluids first. I hope you continue to find it valuable. Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday season!

Sepsis 94

Sepsis Stroke Shock Infectious Diseases 94

RebelEM

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

3, 6 Among patients with stroke or traumatic brain injury (TBI), the risk may be as high as 28%-76% and 23%-60%, respectively. Neurocrit Care 2020 , 32 (1), 272-285. Chest 2020 , 158 (6), 2292-2303. Post-stroke infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis. 4, 8 Paper: Dahyot-Fizelier, C., Banzato, E.; Wiegers, E.

CDC 122

CDC Radiology Radiology Head Injuries 122

Taming the SRU

AUGUST 30, 2023

Spinal Infection: According to the Infectious Disease Society of America’s (IDSA) 2015 guidelines for native vertebral osteomyelitis, CRP and ESR in the setting of protracted back pain have sensitivities ranging from 94 to 100% for ruling out infection and malignancy in these patients. 2020 Nov 20;99(47):e23315. J Med Virol.

Infectious Diseases 89

Infectious Diseases Sepsis Emergency Department Point-of-Care Testing 89

PulmCCM

JULY 10, 2023

Read in JAMA When to start anticoagulation after ischemic stroke from atrial fibrillation It’s been unclear when to start anticoagulation after an ischemic stroke presumed due to thromboembolism from atrial fibrillation. Read in Read in Clinical Infectious Diseases baumannii ).

Stroke 52

Stroke Sepsis Infectious Diseases Outcomes 52

Northwestern EM Blog

JUNE 16, 2024

The most common symptoms include: Lightheadedness Syncope Chest pain Exercise intolerance Fatigue **Important note: The heart rate at which patients experience symptoms may vary based on their ability to increase stroke volume. Bradyarrhythmias in Acute Myocardial Infarction. Circulation , 45 (3), 703–722. link] Tisdale, J. Campbell, K.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 52

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Infectious Diseases Stroke Poisoning 52

Critical Care Now

MAY 12, 2022

Interests include trauma, toxicology, and infectious diseases. The Pre-brief When we think of lysing things in the emergency department (ED), we think of alteplase busting up a blood clot in either ischemic stroke or in patients experiencing a massive pulmonary embolism. 2020; 11: 1 – 5. 2020; 11: 1 – 5.

Infectious Diseases 52

Infectious Diseases Stroke Emergency Department Administration 52

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

cognitive and behavioral impairment) – 33% Ataxia – 28% Stroke – 23% Ophthalmic symptoms (e.g., Consultation with an infectious disease and neurology specialist can be considered to guide treatment and proper disposition. The New England journal of medicine 382,9 (2020): 845-854. Sexually transmitted diseases, 4th ed.

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EMS Infectious Diseases CDC Research 115