Taming the SRU

DECEMBER 17, 2024

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.

Dehydration 84

Dehydration Fluid Resuscitation Administration Resuscitation 84

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. Characterized by hypovolemia, vasodilation, reduced cardiac output, hyperventilation, elevated temperature, seizure, coma, and cardiovascular collapse. Antiemetics as needed.

Poisoning 98

Poisoning Fluid Resuscitation Seizures Resuscitation 98

Don't Forget the Bubbles

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

This should include early identification of life-threatening injuries, targeted fluid resuscitation using blood products, pain management, then eventual safeguarding and psychological support. Establish IV access for potential fluid resuscitation. You feel the patient needs fluid resuscitation.

Domestic Violence 59

Domestic Violence Fluid Resuscitation Head Injuries Sexual Assault 59

EMDocs

AUGUST 17, 2023

The median amount of fluids administered between the groups before initiation of NE was not statistically significant (2080 mL vs. 1900 mL). The study was performed when Surviving Sepsis Campaign Guidelines were used, so it was more common to see large volume fluid administration in the setting of sepsis. vs 48.4% (OR 3.4,

Sepsis 95

Sepsis Shock Resuscitation Fluid Resuscitation 95

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

1 , 2 The most common non-iatrogenic cause is spontaneously due to increased intraesophageal pressure, Boerhaave syndrome, from forceful retching, coughing, straining, seizures, or even childbirth (15% of cases). 4 Fluid resuscitation and vasopressor use as appropriate. PPI administration to decrease gastric acid secretion.

Operations 95

Operations Radiology Radiology Fluid Resuscitation 95

ACEP Now

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Confounders to the GCS such as seizure and post-ictal phase, ingestions and drug overdose, as well as medications administered in the prehospital setting that impact GCS score should be documented. Hypotensive patients should be treated with blood products and/or isotonic fluids in the prehospital setting. References Lulla A, et al.

Fluid Resuscitation 98

Fluid Resuscitation Documentation/Coding Resuscitation EMS 98

ACEP Now

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Patient C, a 27-year-old female with a history of epilepsy, taking valproate and endorsing adherence, is then brought in by ambulance for a witnessed seizure. This is her first seizure in six years. Management of symptoms is the same for all of these, relying upon fluid resuscitation, antiemetics, and electrolyte repletion.

Seizures 52

Seizures Fluid Resuscitation Poisoning EKG/ECG 52