Remove 2022 Remove Best Practices Remove Fluid Resuscitation
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The 90th Bubble wrap DFTB X The Bridge

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Lack of fluid monitoring throughout the PICU stay led to underreporting of MODS resulting from late-onset FO. Sepsis is a significant cause of mortality in children, and fluid resuscitation is a key treatment strategy. Prolonged fluid overload may still contribute to organ dysfunction over time. Why does it matter?

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Brain Trauma Guidelines for Emergency Medicine

ACEP Now

The following is a summary of the guidelines; An algorithm that synthesizes best practice recommendations based on the guidelines is available at [link] and from the Brain Trauma Foundation. Hypotensive patients should be treated with blood products and/or isotonic fluids in the prehospital setting. Accessed 2022, [link].

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IV fluids in the ED: When do we really need them?

EMDocs

Sepsis There has been much controversy over the last two decades around the various nuances of volume resuscitation in ED patients with suspected sepsis, much of which goes beyond the scope of this limited review. For patients without frank signs of shock, it is reasonable to trial oral hydration prior to moving on to IV fluids.