EMDocs

JUNE 25, 2024

Today on the emDOCs cast with Brit Long, MD ( @long_brit) , we cover the evaluation and management of the patient with a burn injury. Episode 103: Thermal Burn Injury Initial evaluation of thermal burns Range of burn severities and types: minor sunburns to full thickness burns and severe inhalation injury.

Burns 92

Burns Fluid Resuscitation Resuscitation Poisoning 92

Taming the SRU

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

For blood product administration, PROPPR showed that 1:1:1 platelet, plasma, and pRBC administration led to earlier hemostasis along with less death due to blood loss and whole blood compared to separate blood product administration led to decreased death at 24 hours.

PPE 98

PPE Administration Ultrasounds Poisoning 98

ALiEM

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Here is the patient’s EKG after administration of a 300 mEq sodium bicarbonate showing significant improvement of the cardiac sodium channel blockade as evidenced by a narrower QRS complex. Poisoning by sodium channel blocking agents. Flecainide poisoning and prolongation of elimination due to alkalinization. Crit Care Clin.

Shock 73

Shock EKG/ECG Poisoning Burns 73

ACEP Now

AUGUST 9, 2024

This excruciating pain is described by many victims as a continuous burning, tingling, and numbness. Antibiotics are broadly recommended for wounds that appear infected; prophylactic antibiotic administration is contested except with deep punctures, wounds contaminated with material, or those with significant tissue insult.

Poisoning 52

Poisoning Burns Seizures Fractures 52