EMDocs

JUNE 25, 2024

Fluid resuscitation target and fluid Fluid resuscitation is one of the most important parts of management; goal is to increase intravascular volume and ensure end organ perfusion. Calculating fluid resuscitation: Parkland formula: 4 mL X % TBSA X weight in kilograms. Total amount over 24 hours.

Burns 74

Burns Fluid Resuscitation Resuscitation Poisoning 74

Northwestern EM Blog

MAY 9, 2022

The most acute cause of death from NMS is hyperthermia, which is induced both by D2 receptor antagonism leading to rigidity and impaired thermoregulation from the striatum and hypothalamus. Any life-threatening hyperthermia should be treated immediately with an ice bath.[2] Therefore, fluid resuscitation and maintenance are important.

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Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Fluid Resuscitation Psychiatric Administration 52

Mind The Bleep

DECEMBER 19, 2023

It is also vital to do a fluid balance assessment. Majority of DKA patients are in a fluid deficit and present acutely with shock. Therefore, they require fluid resuscitation to restore blood pressure, correct the ketonemia and electrolyte abnormalities, and oliguria. This is done with an initial bolus of 10ml/kg 0.9%

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Dehydration Fluid Resuscitation Shock Resuscitation 98

ACEP Now

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Fluid Resuscitation Intravenous fluids should be administered in the prehospital setting to treat hypotension and/or limit hypotension to the shortest duration possible. Hypotensive patients should be treated with blood products and/or isotonic fluids in the prehospital setting. References Lulla A, et al.

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Fluid Resuscitation Documentation/Coding Resuscitation EMS 98

ACEP Now

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Optimally, bystander CPR, including the administration of rescue breaths, should be initiated prior to arrival of emergency medical services. 3 Once the patient arrives in your emergency department, a rapid review of the patient’s status and results of resuscitative efforts should be performed.

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Pediatrics Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Emergency Department Resuscitation 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Hypothermia: Newborns, particularly preterm infants, are prone to hypothermia. Before considering fluid resuscitation or inotropes, it is essential to correct the infant’s body temperature. Low doses can be given peripherally; however, central administration is preferred.

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Sepsis Shock Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Administration 59

Taming the SRU

AUGUST 25, 2023

to 1 mcg/kg/hour procedural sedation loading dose: 0.5-1 1 mcg/kg over 10 minutes followed by continuous infusion: 0.2

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Seizures Fractures EKG/ECG Resuscitation 74