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Ultrasound of the Month: Gallbladder Perforation

Taming the SRU

A bedside right upper quadrant ultrasound was performed, and the images are below. Complications of acute gallbladder perforation include localized peritonitis, hepatic, subhepatic, or pelvic abscess formation, pneumonia, pancreatitis, acute renal failure, and sepsis (7). The remainder of his exam was unremarkable.

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Another Study on Peripheral Vasopressors

RebelEM

The 2021 Surviving Sepsis Campaign Guidelines suggest starting vasopressors peripherally rather than delaying infusion until a CVC is placed [2]. of cases) Catheter ultrasound confirmation: 49.8% (i.e. Surviving Sepsis Campaign: International Guidelines for Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock 2021.

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Ultrasound of the Month - Not all veggies are good for your health

Downeast Emergency Medicine

Review of her records show she was diagnosed with multifocal pneumonia in July, 2021 and treated with dual therapy of Augmentin and Azithromycin. Ultrasound pearls Assessing for a valvular vegetation is not one of the main assessments while performing point-of-care echocardiograms in the emergency department.

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5 Min Sono – IVC (2024)

Core Ultrasound

Old IVC Vid (2021) TEE VTI Here are Dr. Spiegel’s Notes: 1. For example a pt in the ED with sepsis, and a collapsible IVC, dry lungs and no peripheral edema is more likely to benefit from fluid than be harmed Take that same pt, with the same US and physical exam findings and make it 72-hrs later in the ICU after 6-10 L.

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Diagnostics: Inflammatory Markers

Taming the SRU

Notably, lung ultrasound for the diagnosis of bacterial CAP demonstrated exceptional stand-alone diagnostic accuracy in 33 studies including 4,901 adults and children in the emergency department, with a pooled sensitivity of 92% and specificity of 90%. 2021; 93: 4358–4369. days (secondary endpoint) [51]. J Med Virol. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000023315.

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The CLOVERS Trial

Taming the SRU

Early Restrictive or Liberal Fluid Management for Sepsis-Induced Hypotension. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa2212663 BACKGROUND Sepsis, including severe sepsis and septic shock, is a frequently encountered condition in the emergency department and carries a high mortality rate. 2021, Jarczak, Kluge et al. 2021, Im, Kang et al.

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SGEM#348: Take the Long Med Home – for Cellulitis

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

Date: October 20th, 2021 Reference: Talan et al. AEM October 2021 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Lauren Westafer an Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Massachusetts Medical School – Baystate. Date: October 20th, 2021 Reference: Talan et al. Excluded: Unstable comorbidity (e.g.