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Trauma Resuscitation Updates

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In the initial management of trauma patients there are 4 key principles that should be followed: Control bleeding Restore tissue perfusion Minimize iatrogenic injury from the resuscitation itself Promote hemostasis References: Dutton RP et al. Hypotensive resuscitation during active hemorrhage: impact on in-hospital mortality.

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EM@3AM: Amniotic Fluid Embolism

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Amniotic fluid embolism: a reappraisal. 2023 Dec 13;52(2):126-135. doi: 10.1515/jpm-2023-0365. “Amniotic fluid embolism.” J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2015 May;28(7):793-8. doi: 10.3109/14767058.2014.932766. Epub 2014 Jun 30. PMID: 24974876. Young BK, Florine Magdelijns P, Chervenak JL, Chan M. J Perinat Med.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Vasoactive Drug use in Children with Septic Shock

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So, fluid has been tried but has not got close to fixing the problem. In middle-to-high-income countries, after 40-60ml/kg of fluid resuscitation, the Surviving Sepsis Campaign International Guidelines recommend using vasoactive drugs. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; January 30, 2023. Hibberd O, Kanaris C.

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Neonatal Hypotension

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Effective management of MAS will often result in the stabilization of blood pressure. Before considering fluid resuscitation or inotropes, it is essential to correct the infant’s body temperature. “Epidemiology of Hypotension in Neonates,” Journal of Perinatology , 2023. and Roberts, N. Batton, B.,

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emDOCs Revamp – Acute Chest Syndrome

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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. Pediatr Blood Cancer. Epub 2023 Nov 27. 2023 Apr;98(4):620-627.