Remove 2023 Remove Blood Transfusions Remove Hyperthermia / Hypothermia
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Rethinking the Role of TXA: Are We Asking Too Much?

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Our bodies have a finely tuned system that allows blood to flow freely and not clot too easily while also allowing the body to form clots when needed. This balance is upset in trauma by loss of blood and factors, acidosis, hypothermia and the inflammatory cascade. The PATCH-trauma researchers sought to address this critique.

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A guide to major haemorrhage management in paediatrics

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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?

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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.

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Neonatal Hypotension

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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.

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ED care of refugee populations from sub-Saharan Africa

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A whole blood transfusion is initiated for the management of her anemia. 1 By the end of 2023, 117.3 4,5 Of particular concern is the Sudanese conflict, which began in April 2023, and which has caused the largest internal displacement of a population in documented history. Accessed June 11, 2023.