Taming the SRU

MAY 5, 2023

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. N Engl J Med. 2023;388(6):499-510. 2021, Jarczak, Kluge et al.

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Northwestern EM Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The ATHOS-3 trial in 2017 explored the efficacy of angiotensin II as a vasopressor for severe vasodilatory shock. Severe shock is defined as persistent hypotension requiring vasopressors to maintain a mean arterial pressure of 65mmHg and serum lactate <2 despite adequate volume resuscitation. were more likely to respond.

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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 mg/kg, max 0.4

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Before considering fluid resuscitation or inotropes, it is essential to correct the infant’s body temperature. Check electrolytes and consider the diagnosis, especially if the infant shows signs of shock or has a family history suggestive of CAH. This can lead to peripheral vasoconstriction and hypotension. Batton, B.,

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ACEP Now

MARCH 14, 2024

Electrical injuries—excluding lightning injuries—account for roughly 10,000 nonfatal shock incidents a year and 500 deaths a year. Treatment for burns should focus on fluid resuscitation as appropriate based on your institution’s burn protocol per Brooke, Parkland, Rule of 10s etc. Click to enlarge.) Am J Emerg Med.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MAY 5, 2022

Fluid resuscitation was initiated. ST elevation in aVL with reciprocal ST depression in the inferior leads Shock, bradycardia, ST Elevation in V1 and V2. Physician also reads it as normal) Severe shock, obtunded, and a diagnostic prehospital ECG. The April 17, 2022 post ( Leads V1,V2 placed too high ).

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EMDocs

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Septic shock is high on the differential diagnosis for this patient’s presentation. Introduction Sepsis and septic shock are life-threatening conditions characterized by severe systemic inflammation and organ dysfunction due to a dysregulated host response to infection. What are the most up-to-date guidelines for managing this patient?

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EMDocs

JANUARY 20, 2024

Symptoms of heart failure and cardiogenic shock may develop in more severe cases. Answer: Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy 1-18 Background: Also known as transient apical ballooning syndrome, apical ballooning cardiomyopathy, stress-induced cardiomyopathy, stress cardiomyopathy, Gebrochenes-Herz syndrome, and broken-heart syndrome.

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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.

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EMDocs

MARCH 11, 2024

Inspection of the canister showed approximately ten liters of nearly odorless watery fluid containing flecks of mucus (“rice-water” stools) consistent with cholera infection. The clinical picture of this patient was consistent with hypovolemic shock secondary to acute cholera infection. Published online November 14, 2022.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 3, 2024

Respiratory Syncytial Virus-Associated Hospitalizations in Children <5 Years: 2016-2022. Fluid resuscitation in children with severe infection and septic shock: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Current practice in the care of children with functional constipation: What is the hold up? van der Zande JMJ, et al.

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EMDocs

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Heat stroke can lead to end-organ dysfunction such as rhabdomyolysis, disseminated intravascular coagulation, cardiogenic shock, liver failure, and cerebral edema. Broad-spectrum antibiotics (A) for septic shock are not inappropriate given the hyperthermia, tachycardia, and hypotension. Updated 2022 Oct 24].

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Intensive Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Vasopressors such as noradrenaline are often required (systemic vasodilation is common in hepatic failure). Disability- treat hypoglycaemia if present. Gastroenterology, 97 (2), 439-445. link] Nickson, C. Mushroom toxicity. Available from URL: [link] [Accessed 10 February 2023] Death Cap – Amanita phalloides. Royal Botanical Gardens Victoria.

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EMDocs

JANUARY 20, 2025

Patients were enrolled in these trials if they had signs of shock, with mortality ranging from 18-29%. 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. Similar to Andrews et al., Inwald et al.

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