EMDocs

MAY 28, 2024

Blood transfusion Reduces the overall proportion of HbS. Issues with pulse oximetry Pulse oximetry frequently underestimates the alveolar hypoxia that results in sickling and pulmonary infarction and overestimates the arterial blood oxygen saturation. 2022 Aug;58:235-244. Epub 2022 Jun 11. Am J Emerg Med.

Blood Transfusions 76

Blood Transfusions Fluid Resuscitation Dehydration Ultrasounds 76

EMDocs

JUNE 27, 2024

His medical history is significant for three prior admissions for vaso-occlusive crises that have responded well to appropriate therapy, including pain control with NSAIDs and opioids, blood transfusions, antibiotics, and intravenous (IV) crystalloids. 2022 Jul 5;328(1):57-68. 2022 Aug;58:235244. Epub 2022 Jun 11.

Pediatrics 76

Pediatrics Dehydration EMS Hospitals 76

Don't Forget the Bubbles

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In these situations, it’s crucial to focus on treating the underlying respiratory issue—ensuring adequate oxygenation and ventilation and possibly using inhaled nitric oxide for pulmonary hypertension—rather than just addressing the low blood pressure. Effective management of MAS will often result in the stabilization of blood pressure.

Sepsis 59

Sepsis Shock Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Administration 59

Northwestern EM Blog

JANUARY 24, 2022

Those at higher risk of hypocalcemia (vitamin D deficiency, ESRD, hyperparathyroidism, burns, multiple blood transfusions, etc.) 2022, Jan 24). Hypocalcemia can be hinted at through history or by hints such as a prolonged QTc on an ECG. may have greater severity of shock with increased mortality. Wibberly, A.

Anaphylaxis 52

Anaphylaxis Shock Sepsis Resuscitation 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

OCTOBER 28, 2024

To address this, there is ongoing debate about whether we should consider using a whole blood transfusion approach. Rhaenyra continues to receive blood products in a 1:1:1 ratio. After Rhaenyra’s next unit of blood transfusion is complete, you get a venous blood gas. How do we prevent hypothermia?

Blood Transfusions 72

Blood Transfusions Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Shock Pediatrics 72

EMDocs

JANUARY 6, 2025

A whole blood transfusion is initiated for the management of her anemia. Background: Refugees on the Rise As of 2022, it was estimated that there were 35.3 Global Trends Report 2022. Published online November 14, 2022. Published online November 14, 2022. Accessed May 25, 2022. link] UNHCR.

Infectious Diseases 57

Infectious Diseases CDC PPE Rapid Diagnostic Testing 57