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REBEL Cast Ep 118: The PROCOAG Trial – 4F-PCC for Trauma Patients?

RebelEM

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. Click here for Direct Download of the Podcast Paper: Bouzat P et al. Severe acute traumatic coagulopathy = PT >1.5

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REBEL Cast Ep123: Reduced-Dose Systemic Peripheral Alteplase in Massive PE?

RebelEM

Click here for Direct Download of the Podcast Paper: Aykan AC et al. PMID: 37188358 Clinical Question: What is the efficacy and safety of low-dose (25mg) prolonged administration (over 6hrs) of alteplase in patients with massive PE? REBEL Cast Ep123: Reduced-Dose Systemic Peripheral Alteplase in Massive PE? Clin Exp Emerg Med 2023.

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Major Trauma – Injuries by Assault

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Excessive IV fluid administration should be avoided due to the risk of acidosis, coagulopathy and electrolyte disturbance – all of which evidence shows significantly increased mortality. Disability – Altered mentation, seizure, stroke symptoms, severe headache, neurological deficit, visual symptoms. Crisis Medicine.

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ICU Physiology in 1000 Words: The Right Atrial Pressure Does Not Determine Cardiac Output – Part 2

PulmCCM

shows blood administration with a direct linear relationship between Pra and CO/VR; only Pmsf is varied here. For any given hemodynamic state, measure or estimate the P ra and CO [or stroke volume, SV] simultaneously and repeatedly after each intervention. Download his free textbook here. OP is operating point. References 1.

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ICU Physiology in 1000 Words: Phenylephrine Pushes & Stroke Volume

PulmCCM

To focus matters, the hemodynamic variable under consideration is the stroke volume [SV]; in other words, how does a push of phenylephrine affect SV? ’ Diminished stroke volume? In the former group, stroke index [i.e., SV] increased significantly, while in the latter group, stroke index fell in response to phenylephrine.

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REBEL Cast Ep116: The CLOVERS Trial – Restrictive vs Liberal Fluids in Sepsis-Induced Hypotension

RebelEM

These patients can have a vasodilated vascular bed and the initial use of fluids is hypothesized to serve two purposes: Augmenting the macrovascular system (stroke volume and cardiac output) and augmenting the microvascular perfusion (capillary blood flow). Early Restrictive or Liberal Fluid Management for Sepsis-Induced Hypotension.

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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. MI or stroke). If so, could this be done safely? JAMA Neurol. 2021;78(3):338–345.