EMDocs

JANUARY 25, 2025

Management is directed based on underlying etiology, but consider fluid resuscitation, antipyretics, and antibiotics as indicated. Approach to leukopenia in the ED should be focused on identifying the inciting etiology with emphasis on evaluation for infection, malignancy, and/or toxin/drug mediated effect. link] Lu, W.,

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Mind The Bleep

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Common stressors in children and adolescents include: Infections: urinary tract infections, gastroenteritis, pneumonias, Poor compliance to insulin therapy, Dehydration, Fasting state, Heatstroke Trauma. or HCO3 10-15 mmol/L: mild DKA (5% dehydration) pH < 7.2 or HCO3 5-10 mmol/L: moderate DKA (5% dehydration) pH < 7.1

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Dehydration Fluid Resuscitation Shock Resuscitation 98

Mind The Bleep

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

There could be any number of reasons for this but some examples are: they have severe D&V and aren’t keeping fluids down, or because they are pre or post-op, or have presented very unwell and need fluid resuscitation. saline + 5% dextrose or plasma-lyte 148 + 5% dextrose. Answers (1) [B] is the correct answer.

Fluid Resuscitation 96

Fluid Resuscitation Dehydration Hospitals Research 96

Don't Forget the Bubbles

MARCH 18, 2024

She appears pale and dehydrated , and her level of alertness fluctuates. She receives fluid resuscitation, and you organise some tests to find out why she is so tired. Pay specific attention to fluid status, looking for evidence of dehydration. 2021 [cited 2023 Nov 30]. Rch.org.au. 2019 [cited 2023 Nov 30].

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Dehydration Infectious Diseases Seizures Pediatrics 59

Mind The Bleep

MAY 12, 2023

9 There is no role for Tranexamic acid in upper GI bleeding and its use is harmful to patients 11 Escalate to a senior early for consideration of a higher level of care Refer for early endoscopy after resuscitation with haemodynamic stability. 2021 Jan;70(1):9-29. On Day 3 (i.e. 48 hours later) albumin is administered at 1g/kg.

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Fluid Resuscitation Dehydration Resuscitation Administration 52

EMDocs

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Temps greater than 41.5C per minute) 1,4 Body bag may be utilized if no immersion tank available 3 Evaporative cooling (DT 0.1C Temps greater than 41.5C per minute) 1,4 Body bag may be utilized if no immersion tank available 3 Evaporative cooling (DT 0.1C Determine and treat underlying cause , consider multiple etiologies. C., & Mathai, D.

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Hyperthermia / Hypothermia EMS Stroke Seizures 94

EMDocs

JUNE 27, 2024

Fluid overload due to intravenous fluid therapy for vaso-occlusive crisis in sickle cell disease: incidence and risk factors. 2021 Sep;194(5):899-907. Epub 2021 Jul 15. 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

Pediatrics 97

Pediatrics Dehydration EMS Hospitals 97