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But Can You Just PO?

Taming the SRU

Patients present to the ED with hypovolemia secondary to a plethora of causessome requiring IV fluid resuscitation and others requiring none. Considering the nationwide IV fluid shortage, judicious use of fluids is imperative. IV fluid administration was more associated with phlebitis.

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IV Fluid Resuscitation in the Critically Ill

University of Maryland Department of Emergency Med

IV Fluid Resuscitation IVF administration is one of the most common interventions in the resuscitation of critically ill patients. Click to view the rest

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Cerebral Edema and Diabetic Ketoacidosis: Rebaked

Pediatric EM Morsels

The exact mechanism is not known… It was previously believed that it was due to rapid changes in serum osmolality during initial fluid resuscitation. Glucose > 200 mg/dL Moderate or Large Ketonuria The severity of DKA is categorized by the degree of acidosis Mild : venous pH < 7.3 Lesson = treat early!

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ToxCard: Iron

EMDocs

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. Aggressive fluid resuscitation as patients may be severely hypovolemic from GI symptoms. Basic assessment: airway, breathing, circulation. Antiemetics as needed.

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Congestive Heart Failure and Sepsis: A Closer Look at Fluid Management

RebelEM

For those with sepsis, the administration of intravenous fluids (IVF) at the volumes recommended in the Surviving Sepsis Campaign (SSC) requires careful consideration of an individual’s chronic medical conditions and subsequent sensitivity to IVF. Studies without a clear timeframe for fluid administration.

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Adjunctive Methylene Blue in Septic Shock?

RebelEM

Judicious fluid resuscitation is indicated in patients with signs of hypo perfusion but is often inadequate necessitating the administration of vasoactive medications. At the most severe end, this includes endothelial dysfunction leading to increased vascular permeability, abnormal nitric oxide metabolism, and vasodilation (i.e.

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Which Line is Sublime?

Mount Sinai EM

. – Using the sheath aspect prevents multiple skin punctures/introduction of bacteria Side port : for rapid admin of blood products, IV fluids, or other meds Of note: IV fluids (including blood) can ONLY be administered through the side port tubing via a luer lock connection. Fluid cannot be administered via the main hub.