RebelEM

JUNE 1, 2023

Post-ROSC management is nuanced and challenging but helps to ensure good outcomes. In theory, rapid identification of the underlying cause should improve outcomes by allowing clinicians to tailor management. Diagnostic yield, safety, and outcomes of Head-to-pelvis sudden death CT imaging in post arrest care: The CT FIRST cohort study.

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Outcomes Resuscitation CPR Hospitals 145

Ken Grauer, MD

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

He could not be resuscitated. To quote Dr. Stephen Smith: "The worst risk factor for a bad outcome in acute MI is young age." Unfortunately — the cardiologist at that center did not recognize the abnormal ECG findings. The patient was discharged without repeating the ECG. The patient arrested outside the hospital.

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EKG/ECG Resuscitation Outcomes Hospitals 296

EMDocs

JANUARY 8, 2024

Author: Brit Long, MD (@long_brit) // Reviewed by Alex Koyfman, MD (@EMHighAK) The American Heart Association 2023 Guideline Updates for 2023 were just published. Magnesium does not improve ROSC, survival, or neurologic outcomes, no matter the presenting rhythm (Level 3: no benefit). 2023 Dec 18. Circulation.

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Seizures Shock CPR Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 98

PulmCCM

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Sepsis, infectious disease Managing septic shock with a restrictive-fluids approach (preferentially using vasopressors after a single liter crystalloid bolus) led to similar outcomes as the usual practice of bolusing large volumes of fluids first. Vitamin C did not improve outcomes among patients hospitalized with Covid-19.

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RebelEM

MAY 29, 2023

Judicious fluid resuscitation is indicated in patients with signs of hypo perfusion but is often inadequate necessitating the administration of vasoactive medications. Crit Care 2023. septic shock). Limited, small studies on its use in septic shock do not make a clear argument for use. Paper: Ibarra-Estrada, M et al. 95% CI 15.4

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Shock Fluid Resuscitation Sepsis Resuscitation 145

RebelEM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

This systematic review and meta-analysis attempts to elucidate whether a more conservative fluid resuscitation approach is warranted in volume sensitive sepsis patients, such as those with congestive heart failure (CHF). Outcomes: Primary Outcome: In-hospital mortality. Am J Emerg Med. 2023;73:34-39. 2.89, p = 0.01.

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Sepsis Fluid Resuscitation Resuscitation Administration 121

Don't Forget the Bubbles

MARCH 31, 2025

This was a secondary analysis of the Management and Outcome of Fever in Children in Europe (MOFICHE) study. The primary outcome measure was SBI, and 1854 children included were diagnosed with an SBI. 2023 Nov;7(1):e002094. doi: 10.1136/bmjpo-2023-002094. Whats it about? BMJ Paediatr Open. Whats it about?

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Sepsis Fluid Resuscitation Shock Resuscitation 59

Pediatric EM Morsels

JUNE 9, 2023

Of course, we all have a healthy respect for post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage and we like to talk about Damage Control Resuscitation. Banc-Husu, 2023 ] Cholestastis Inflammatory conditions Genetic and Metabolic diseases Pediatric cirrhotic liver disease has many complications. 2023 Feb;43(1):100-116. Keep patient comfortable.

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Pediatrics Head Injuries Airway Management Administration 154

RebelEM

JUNE 26, 2023

Interventions such as early application of hemorrhage control, tranexamic acid, reduction of crystalloid fluid administration and balanced ratio blood product transfusion have improved many patients’ outcomes. However, mortality still remains high due to trauma-induced coagulopathy. Severe acute traumatic coagulopathy = PT >1.5

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Administration Outcomes Resuscitation Radiology 145

The Trauma Pro

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Whole blood is the new darling of trauma resuscitation. Assembling a unit of whole blood from the components it was broken down into produces an inferior product from the standpoint of resuscitation. Reference: Whole blood on the scene of injury improves clinical outcome of the bleeding trauma patient.

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Resuscitation Outcomes 113

RebelEM

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

to 1.03) Poor Neurologic Outcome (CPC 3 or 4): 24.8% to 1.03) Poor Neurologic Outcome (CPC 3 or 4): 24.8% to 1.03) Poor Neurologic Outcome (CPC 3 or 4): 24.8% to 1.03) Poor Neurologic Outcome (CPC 3 or 4): 24.8% The benefits of this strategy may be outweighed by the risk of the device-related complications (i.e.

Shock 136

Shock Outcomes Resuscitation Stroke 136

EMDocs

AUGUST 5, 2023

Spoon Feed A full-body CT protocol in resuscitated adults with out of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) more often – and more quickly – found the cause of arrest than standard of care CT but did not improve neurologically intact survival. Resuscitation. 2023 Jul;188:109785. Epub 2023 Apr 3. #2: 2023.109785.

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Resuscitation Outcomes Hospitals 89

EMDocs

MARCH 18, 2025

Resuscitate prior to intubation. A 2023 RCT evaluated 100 stable patients with hemoptysis receiving TXA 500 mg IV or nebulized 3 times per day.Hemoptysis cessation at 30 minutes in 72.7% Hirshberg B, Biran I, Glazer M, Kramer MR. Hemoptysis: etiology, evaluation, and outcome in a tertiary referral hospital. of the IV-TXA arm.

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COPD Radiology Radiology PPE 81

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

2023 May 25;388(21):1931-1941. Included 584 patients > 18 years admitted to ICU with severe PNA based on IDSA/ATS criteria Primary Outcome: 60-day all-cause mortality Hydrocortisone 16% vs. placebo 18%, adjusted OR 0.90 (95% CI 0.57-1.40) 2023 Jul 8;27(1):274. 2023 May 31;27(1):212. #4: Resuscitation.

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Resuscitation Outcomes EKG/ECG 96

RebelEM

APRIL 29, 2024

Critically ill patients requiring resuscitation often present with many challenges including the ability to secure safe, sterile, fast, and reliable intravenous (IV) access. This can often lead to significant delays in proper resuscitation. Studies reviewed landmark-based CVC compared to IO; using IJ, subclavian, and femoral CVC sites.

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Resuscitation Administration Emergency Department Ultrasounds 105

The Trauma Pro

OCTOBER 6, 2023

At the time, there was a debate about whether the procedure should be done immediately versus waiting until the patient was well-resuscitated. Although many of these injuries were managed within hours, a growing number were delayed by a few days to improve outcomes. 2023 Jun 28;15(6):e41078. Ann Surg 278:e848-e854, 2023.

Head Injuries 147

Head Injuries Research Hospitals Resuscitation 147

EMDocs

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Aggressive or Moderate Fluid Resuscitation in Acute Pancreatitis. Question:In adults with acute pancreatitis, does moderate fluid resuscitation compared to aggressive resuscitation reduce the development of moderately severe or severe pancreatitis? 2023 Mar 22;27(1):122. N Engl J Med. 2022 Sep 15;387(11):989-1000.

Fluid Resuscitation 98

Fluid Resuscitation Resuscitation Outcomes Hospitals 98

EMDocs

JANUARY 25, 2025

Management is directed based on underlying etiology, but consider fluid resuscitation, antipyretics, and antibiotics as indicated. 0000000000000305 Kazumi Y (2023) The Epidemiology and Outcomes of Leukopenia in Different Populations and Regions. Updated 2023 Aug 23]. Dale DC, Bolyard AA. Curr Opin Hematol. Gedefie, A.,

EMS 95

EMS Infectious Diseases Allergic Reactions Fluid Resuscitation 95

EMDocs

JANUARY 16, 2024

Hypothermic Arrest In general, hypothermic patients in cardiac arrest should be aggressively resuscitated. Patients can have excellent outcomes despite prolonged resuscitation. 2,3 If the patient meets criteria for resuscitation, they generally are not declared dead until their core temperature is above 32℃ (“warm and dead”).

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 109

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Resuscitation CPR EMS 109

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JUNE 17, 2024

The Importance of Civility in Critical Care Resuscitation A 3-year-old patient with diabetic ketoacidosis arrives at your ED. While you are leading the resuscitation, one of your senior colleagues belittles a junior staff member for struggling to site an IV line. Conclusion Critical care resuscitation is stressful.

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Leadership Resuscitation Teamwork Patient Safety 105

RebelEM

AUGUST 21, 2023

In response to this critical issue, the TAME Cardiac Arrest Trial has been launched as a definitive phase III multi-center randomized controlled trial for resuscitated cardiac arrest patients. Epub 2023 Jun 15. Mild Hypercapnia or Normocapnia after Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest. N Engl J Med.

Hospitals 98

Hospitals Resuscitation Outcomes CPR 98

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Aggressive or Moderate Fluid Resuscitation in Acute Pancreatitis. Question:In adults with acute pancreatitis, does moderate fluid resuscitation compared to aggressive resuscitation reduce the development of moderately severe or severe pancreatitis? 2023 Mar 22;27(1):122. N Engl J Med. 2022 Sep 15;387(11):989-1000.

Fluid Resuscitation 93

Fluid Resuscitation Resuscitation Outcomes Hospitals 93

EMDocs

JANUARY 13, 2024

Spoon Feed High-dose nitroglycerin improves outcomes in patients with sympathetic crashing acute pulmonary edema (SCAPE) without significant side effects when compared to low-dose nitroglycerin. 2023 Nov 28:emermed-2023-213285. doi: 10.1136/emermed-2023-213285. 2023 Nov 28:emermed-2023-213285. Emerg Med J.

Stroke 86

Stroke Shock Pediatrics Resuscitation 86

EM Ottawa

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

2023 Oct 12:e2320850. Methodology: 2/5 Usefulness: 2/5 Jansen JO, et al. Editorial: Contemporary Adjuncts to Hemorrhage Control.

Emergency Department 58

Emergency Department Resuscitation Outcomes 58

ACEP Now

JULY 7, 2023

2,3 In general, patients who develop cardiac arrest with an initial rhythm of VT or VF tend to have favorable outcomes compared to patients who develop cardiac arrest from either asystole or pulseless electrical activity. Resuscitation. Resuscitation. Resuscitation. Resuscitation. Accessed June 16, 2023.

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Resuscitation Shock Stroke Hospitals 98

RebelEM

JUNE 19, 2023

PMID: 37314244 Clinical Question: In advanced trauma systems, does prehospital administration of TXA increase the rate of survival with a favorable neurologic outcome in patients at risk for trauma-induced coagulopathy? 1.00 (0.9 – 1.12) Secondary Outcome Mortality 24h 9.7% Prehospital Tranexamic Acid for Severe Trauma.

Blood Transfusions 105

Blood Transfusions Outcomes Administration Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 105

RebelEM

MAY 18, 2023

Background: IV fluids are part of the standard resuscitation bundle in septic shock, however it is unclear if they provide a significant benefit. The secondary outcome of mortality was not statistically different however numerically favored the early use of norepinephrine. This resulted in better shock control by 6hrs (76.1%

Sepsis 104

Sepsis Shock Resuscitation Outcomes 104

RebelEM

JULY 24, 2023

Ann Emerg Med 2023. Outcomes: Primary: Postintubation hypotension (SBP < 100 mm Hg) 15 minutes post-intubation. Exclusion: Intubation primarily performed with topical anesthesia, patients with missing data for the primary outcome, patient weight, etomidate/ketamine dose or preintubation hemodynamic status. mg/kg 1.33

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Resuscitation Outcomes Emergency Department EMS 98

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. Updated 2023 Jul 17].

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Burns Fluid Resuscitation PPE Resuscitation 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JUNE 30, 2023

The primary outcome measure was chest drain failure, i.e., retained haemothorax requiring a secondary interventional procedure. In addition, a flimsy cannula is easily dislodged during ongoing resuscitation and easily clots off. They looked at 119 adult patients from an (unspecified) number of trauma centres. to −0.5%]; P  = 0.03.).

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Resuscitation Operations Sepsis Pediatrics 139

RebelEM

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Early expeditious definitive hemorrhage control is a major focus in trauma resuscitation. Emergency Department Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta in Trauma Patients With Exsanguinating Hemorrhage: The UK-REBOA Randomized Clinical Trial [published online ahead of print, 2023 Oct 12]. 2023;e2320850.

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Resuscitation Operations Outcomes Hospitals 91

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JUNE 30, 2023

Elsa was found face down in the family pool 20 minutes after last visual contact and was picked up without resuscitation. She was intubated at the scene and transported to your ED, with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) performed en route. Emergency Medical Services found her apneic and pulseless. C and remained pulseless.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 145

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Military CPR EKG/ECG 145

ACEP Now

JUNE 21, 2023

The lack of differences in the observed outcomes do not suggest one EM training length is superior. The additional year may improve career trajectory or longevity, entrance into fellowship or academic practice, or other longer-term outcomes including successful development of a niche in the specialty. 11 What should we take away?

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EMS Academics Telemedicine Operations 114

Broome Docs

MARCH 28, 2024

doi: 10.1136/emermed-2023-213285. PMID: 38050078 Bottom line: High dose nitroglycerin seems to result in better outcomes in SCAPE, at least according to this small, single center, unblinded trial. 2023 Sep 21:ciad571. 2023 Sep 19:S0196-0644(23)00671-6. Resuscitation. 2023 Dec;193:109991. Emerg Med J.

PPE 96

PPE Ultrasounds Resuscitation Emergency Department 96

RebelEM

JULY 17, 2023

Click here for Direct Download of the Podcast Paper: Knack SKS et al. The Effect of Ketamine Versus Etomidate for Rapid Sequence Intubation on Maximum SOFA Score: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Outcomes 98

Outcomes Emergency Department Administration Resuscitation 98

Taming the SRU

MARCH 30, 2023

Diastolic shock index and clinical outcomes in patients with septic shock. Background Early recognition and resuscitation of patients in septic shock are critical skills for an emergency medicine physician. the diastolic shock index) could provide providers a tool to quickly identify patients that are at risk for unfavorable outcomes.

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Shock Outcomes Sepsis Resuscitation 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Four-year-old Ed is being resuscitated for presumed Invasive Group A Streptococcal Sepsis from tonsilitis. Obviously, one also needs to address the cause of the shock, or any efforts in resuscitation will only bring a temporary improvement. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; January 30, 2023. After 40ml/kg of IV 0.9%

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Shock Sepsis Fluid Resuscitation Resuscitation 143