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Sepsis Screening Decreases Mortality. Well, not really.

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The only problem was that the patient population would change over the course of the study – the unscreened population was studied mostly in 2019 and early 2020 while the screened population was mostly late 2020 early 2021. Outcomes and patients The primary outcome was 90-day in-hospital mortality. Now to the journal.

Sepsis 94
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Trauma Resuscitation Updates

RebelEM

vs 3U) but no difference in mortality (Study not powered for this outcome) Clinical Take Home Point: The use of vasopressors is controversial and requires a nuanced approach SUMMARY OF MINIMIZING IATROGENIC INJURY RESTORE PERFUSION VOLUME REPLACEMENT Blood Products >>> Crystalloids Holcomb JB et al. NEJM 1994. [2] NEJM 1994. [2]

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EM@3AM: Stercoral Colitis

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If sepsis or septic shock is present, aggressive fluid resuscitation and empiric antibiotics covering intra-abdominal flora should be administered. Stercoral Colitis in the Emergency Department: A Retrospective Review of Presentation, Management, and Outcomes. Cureus 15(5): e39179. doi:10.7759/cureus.39179 Carlson, J.

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The 90th Bubble wrap DFTB X The Bridge

Don't Forget the Bubbles

This was a secondary analysis of the Management and Outcome of Fever in Children in Europe (MOFICHE) study. The primary outcome measure was SBI, and 1854 children included were diagnosed with an SBI. Lack of fluid monitoring throughout the PICU stay led to underreporting of MODS resulting from late-onset FO. Whats it about?

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EM@3AM: Leukopenia

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Management is directed based on underlying etiology, but consider fluid resuscitation, antipyretics, and antibiotics as indicated. 0000000000000305 Kazumi Y (2023) The Epidemiology and Outcomes of Leukopenia in Different Populations and Regions. An update on the diagnosis and treatment of chronic idiopathic neutropenia.

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Major Trauma – Injuries by Assault

Don't Forget the Bubbles

This should include early identification of life-threatening injuries, targeted fluid resuscitation using blood products, pain management, then eventual safeguarding and psychological support. Establish IV access for potential fluid resuscitation. You feel the patient needs fluid resuscitation.

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The SQuID Protocol: SQ Insulin in DKA?

RebelEM

Background: DKA is traditionally treated with fluid resuscitation, electrolyte replacement, and intravenous infusions of insulin. No statistical differences in safety between groups Operational Impact Median ED LOS (PRIMARY OUTCOME): SQuID: 8.9hrs (6.5 tests/hr (0.8 Traditional: 1.0 tests/hr (0.8 Pre-Intervention: 1.0