Greater Sydney Area HEMS

APRIL 15, 2023

This presents an additional challenge in terms of resource management – recruit extra hands early, and consider the need for a second medical team. Note: a premature baby <32/40 should not be dried – placing the baby into the polyurethane bag so that just head is exposed will help to avoid hypothermia for these babies.

Hospitals 85

Hospitals Resuscitation Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Teamwork 85

Mind The Bleep

DECEMBER 19, 2023

patient is becoming drowsy), seek anaesthetic assistance straight away for airway management. The patient’s blood capillary glucose and ketones must be measured to confirm the diagnosis and DKA and guide management. References (2021). If there are signs of progressive deterioration of consciousness (e.g., Tasker, R.

Dehydration 98

Dehydration Fluid Resuscitation Shock Resuscitation 98

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Recovery from profound lactic acidosis, hyperthermia, and rhabdomyolysis. Published August 17, 2021. Neurotransmitter. 2015;2:10-14800/nt. doi:10.14800/nt.491 Clin Toxicol. 1970;3(2):267-273. doi:10.3109/15563657008990475 Boyd RE, Brennan PT, Deng JF, Rochester DF, Spyker DA. Strychnine poisoning. 1983;74(3):507-512. The Lancet.

Poisoning 98

Poisoning Airway Management Dislocations Forensics 98