Don't Forget the Bubbles

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Either is reasonable as first-line, and there are not currently any studies which directly compare outcomes against each other for children with septic shock. The citrate in blood products can also bind to calcium and cause a drop in calcium levels, so do anticipate this for any children requiring blood transfusion.

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Shock Sepsis Fluid Resuscitation Resuscitation 143

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JANUARY 1, 2024

Outcomes From a Randomized Clinical Trial. Two-Year Autism Risk Screening and 3-Year Developmental Outcomes in Very Preterm Infants. Hemoglobin Threshold for Blood Transfusion in Young Children Hospitalized with Iron Deficiency Anemia. Cannabis Exposure and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes Related to Placental Function.

Pediatrics 98

Pediatrics Ultrasounds Blood Transfusions Sepsis 98

EMDocs

DECEMBER 6, 2024

In 1997, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) mandated unit-dose packaging for all iron-containing products with more than 30 milligrams of elemental iron. 7 Workup other than serum iron concentration at 4 hours after ingestion not shown to accurately predict clinical outcomes or severity of toxicity. Antiemetics as needed.

Poisoning 88

Poisoning Fluid Resuscitation Seizures Resuscitation 88

Downeast Emergency Medicine

APRIL 26, 2021

2][3] If earlier treatment with TXA is better, would there be benefit in its administration in the prehospital setting? 4] We also know that severe TBI is commonly associated with the development of intracranial hemorrhage where the presence and volume of blood are associated with increased mortality and poor outcomes.[5]

Head Injuries 52

Head Injuries Administration Outcomes Seizures 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 5, 2023

Furthermore, educating both patients and their families is important in order to achieve good treatment compliance and better clinical outcomes. Be careful if the patient has received a recent blood transfusion since it may be misinterpreted as sickle cell trait instead of sickle cell disease.

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Blood Transfusions Stroke Dehydration Sepsis 126

EB Medicine

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Current guidelines recommend that broad spectrum antibiotics be administered within the first hour of presentation for those with sepsis or septic shock, ideally with blood cultures being drawn beforehand. In one study, every hour of delayed abx administration was associated with an 8% increase in mortality.

Sepsis 40

Sepsis Shock Fluid Resuscitation Hospitals 40

EMDocs

JUNE 12, 2024

HypoCa is common in trauma patients and is associated with poor outcomes. A meta-analysis found that 56% of patients with severe trauma resulting in hypotension have hypoCa.There was an increase in mortality, increased need for transfusion, and increased risk of coagulopathy in patients with hypoCa. Target an ionized Ca level over 1.2

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 100

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Resuscitation Administration Blood Transfusions 100

RebelEM

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Tenecteplase, a modified version of alteplase, is being increasingly utilized for AIS due to its favorable pharmacological profile, ease of administration, and cost effectiveness. Earlier studies looking at tenecteplase dosing began in 2005 and have largely settled on a dose of 0.25 mg/kg at this time for the potential treatment of AIS.

Stroke 130

Stroke Blood Transfusions Outcomes EMS 130

Don't Forget the Bubbles

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Research and guidelines from Australian centres, like those published by the Australian and New Zealand Neonatal Network (ANZNN), emphasize early detection and management to improve outcomes. If anaemia is confirmed, a blood transfusion may be necessary to restore adequate circulatory volume and improve oxygen-carrying capacity.

Sepsis 59

Sepsis Shock Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Administration 59

Northwestern EM Blog

JANUARY 24, 2022

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. A loading dose of 100mg IV should be given, followed by 50mg every 6 hours thereafter.

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Anaphylaxis Shock Sepsis Resuscitation 52

Taming the SRU

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Ultimately, patients with variceal bleeding require endoscopic variceal ligation (EVL) but it is important to understand what therapies should be initiated promptly in the ED to improve overall outcomes. 100U (30-60 min prior), 0.25-0.375/100U

Blood Transfusions 98

Blood Transfusions Hospitals Stroke Anaphylaxis 98

EMDocs

JUNE 3, 2023

Early administration of antibiotics may not be prioritized in the setting of hemodynamic instability but antibiotics are a critical portion of management if open fracture is suspected. Management and outcomes of open pelvic fractures: An update. 12 An AP x-ray of the pelvis should be obtained in the ED for unstable patients.

Fractures 57

Fractures Resuscitation Operations EMS 57

Taming the SRU

JUNE 6, 2023

then need further evaluation Usually with CTA imaging If normal physical exam & ABI>0.9,

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Documentation/Coding Seizures Psychiatric Wellness 64