EMDocs

JANUARY 11, 2025

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. Mathis, K. L., & Lindor, R. link] Chakravartty, S.,

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Mind The Bleep

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Establish IV access and begin fluid resuscitation with 250ml boluses of 0.9% This includes adequate pain control, fluid resuscitation, and stabilization of any systemic complications. Proper stabilization and detailed communication with the burns centre are essential for optimal patient outcomes. Epub 2022 Mar 4.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

According to the latest figures (2022), there were approximately 6,000 recorded offences where a child was a victim of violence, including physical assault, sexual abuse, and homicide. Establish IV access for potential fluid resuscitation. You feel the patient needs fluid resuscitation. Administer O2 if necessary.

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EMDocs

MAY 15, 2024

Fluid management Goal is euvolemia Dehydration – needs IV fluid resuscitation. Hypervolemia – leads to pulmonary edema: Consider diuresis If euvolemic – start maintenance fluids of D5 in 0.45%NS 2022 Aug;58:235-244. Epub 2022 Jun 11. times maintenance. Am J Emerg Med. PMID: 35717760.

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RebelEM

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

There are also potential harms to large volume fluid resuscitation including progression of pancreatitis and fluid overload with or without respiratory failure. Though the initial recommendation for aggressive fluid resuscitation was not based on substantial evidence, clinicians have been slow to pivot away from this approach.

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EMDocs

MAY 28, 2024

Fluid management Goal is euvolemia Dehydration – needs IV fluid resuscitation. If euvolemic – start maintenance fluids of D5 in 0.45%NS 2022 Aug;58:235-244. Epub 2022 Jun 11. Causes and outcomes of the acute chest syndrome in sickle cell disease. times maintenance. Am J Emerg Med.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JUNE 12, 2022

Date: June 12th, 2022 Reference: Finfer et al. Date: June 12th, 2022 Reference: Finfer et al. Two large, cluster-randomized trials ( SMART and SALT-ED ) showed a small benefit to the use of balanced crystalloids in preventing a composite outcome of Major Adverse Kidney Events within 30 days (aka MAKE-30).

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ACEP Now

OCTOBER 3, 2023

These guidelines present the best available evidence to support clinical decision making in the prehospital setting when TBI care may have the most significant impact on outcomes; they also establish a research agenda for future investigations. Accessed 2022, [link]. Prehosp Emerg Care. Bell JM, Breiding MJ, DePadilla L. J Safety Res.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

AUGUST 2, 2024

the investigators reviewed outcomes in 118 patients presenting with NSTEMI. Yet recognition of acute RV MI is extremely important clinically — because emergency treatment will often require different priorities (ie, avoidance of nitroglycerine; fluid resuscitation for hypotension ). 118.007305) from Heitner et al. ,

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EMDocs

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Hemodynamic resuscitation Key Concept: Patients with hemodynamic instability and/or suspected ongoing bleeding should receive intravenous fluid resuscitation with the goal of optimization of blood pressure and heart rate before endoscopic evaluation/intervention. Epub 2022 Sep 21. Am J Gastroenterol. doi: 10.14309/ajg.0000000000002130.

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ACEP Now

OCTOBER 9, 2024

In the emergency department (ED), physicians face the challenge of making rapid decisions that can significantly impact patient outcomes. However, the persistence of tachycardia despite fluid resuscitation and dosing with lorazepam to help with his panic disorder raised concerns that warranted further investigation.

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Taming the SRU

MAY 5, 2023

Despite the complexity and heterogeneity of patients with sepsis, there have been few interventions which have been demonstrated to decrease mortality: early antimicrobial and fluid administration (Levy, Evans et al. In 2022, the CLASSIC trial was published which provided one investigational angle to this important question.

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ACEP Now

OCTOBER 11, 2024

1,2 Clinical outcomes in submersion injuries are largely dependent on the degree of hypoxic injury experienced by the victim, making prehospital care of paramount importance. Fluid resuscitation will likely be warranted, and with crystalloid solution is most appropriate. pediatric hospitals. Acad Pediatr. 2024;24(4):677-685.

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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. Boluses were given in 20-40ml/kg aliquots.

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Northwestern EM Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The primary outcome of the study was the response in MAP three hours after the start of angiotensin II infusion. It showed improvement in blood pressure which is a clinically important parameter but not a patient-oriented outcome. 2022, Feb 14). Expert Commentary Thank you for this great summary of the ATHOS 3 trial.

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EMDocs

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Multiple studies published in 2022 have indicated that, despite disagreement surrounding prognostic accuracy, no such screening tool so far exists. 13,14 Fluids Fluid resuscitation is a mainstay of sepsis therapy, as the condition is commonly associated with both absolute and relative hypovolemia.

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EMDocs

JANUARY 20, 2024

This patient’s recent diarrheal illness raises suspicion for hypovolemia, which would be treated with fluid resuscitation (D) , but her moist oral mucosa and dilated inferior vena cava suggest an eu- or hypervolemic state. Additional fluids will not improve her condition and may worsen it. 2022 May 17;145(20):e1053].

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EMDocs

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Clinical characteristics and outcome of thyroid storm: a case series and review of neuropsychiatric derangements in thyrotoxicosis. Outcome and risk factors associated with extent of central nervous system injury due to exertional heat stroke. Updated 2022 Oct 24]. Temps greater than 41.5C BMC research notes , 8 , 758.

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EMDocs

JUNE 27, 2024

2022 Jul 5;328(1):57-68. 2022 Aug;58:235244. Epub 2022 Jun 11. 2022 Aug;58:235-244. Epub 2022 Jun 11. 2022 Aug 29;13:796837. Intravenous fluid therapy and hospital outcomes for vaso-occlusive episodes in children, adolescents, and young adults with sickle cell disease. C or 100.4 Front Physiol.

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RebelEM

DECEMBER 23, 2024

VOE is often complicated by hypovolemia, making fluid administration a common intervention ( Lovett 2017 ). saline (NS) solutions are both isotonic crystalloids widely used for intravenous fluid resuscitation across many contexts and disease states ( Myburgh 2013 ). Lactated Ringer (LR) and 0.9% JAMA Intern Med.

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EMDocs

JANUARY 20, 2025

One of the hallmarks of sepsis care, based on the Rivers 2001 17 trial and still recommended by the latest SCCM guidelines is early detection of sepsis and initiation of early resuscitation. link] During the 2017 IV fluid shortage, Patino et al. Inwald et al. Choudhari et al.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Research and guidelines from Australian centres, like those published by the Australian and New Zealand Neonatal Network (ANZNN), emphasize early detection and management to improve outcomes. Before considering fluid resuscitation or inotropes, it is essential to correct the infant’s body temperature. and Roberts, N.

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