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Vasopressor Nonresponse

Northwestern EM Blog

At those levels, bicarbonate administration has not been shown to improve cardiac output, MAP or pressor response. For example, a patient in cardiogenic shock will likely worsen with the administration of fluids and the wrong vasopressors. Anaphylaxis Anaphylaxis may present as hypotension alone.

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Journal Club - Tranexamic Acid in Trauma

Downeast Emergency Medicine

2][3] If earlier treatment with TXA is better, would there be benefit in its administration in the prehospital setting? Association between prehospital tranexamic acid administration and outcomes of severe traumatic brain injury. Blood Coagul Fibrinolysis. If so, could this be done safely? JAMA Neurol. 2021;78(3):338–345.

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Diagnostics: GI Bleeding

Taming the SRU

100U (30-60 min prior), 0.25-0.375/100U 100U (30-60 min prior), 0.25-0.375/100U