Taming the SRU

MAY 5, 2023

Despite the complexity and heterogeneity of patients with sepsis, there have been few interventions which have been demonstrated to decrease mortality: early antimicrobial and fluid administration (Levy, Evans et al. 2018, Kuttab, Lykins et al. 2019, Evans, Rhodes et al. 2021, Im, Kang et al. vs 33.2%; OR, 0.42; 95% CI 0.32-0.55;

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EMDocs

JULY 17, 2023

3,14 There are currently no good studies of enteric or rectal contrast administration in the evaluation of LBO and there are no society recommendations for its use. 3 Point of care ultrasound (POCUS) can be highly sensitive for free fluid and pneumoperitoneum when used by a trained physician in the appropriate patient population.

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Operations EMS Fluid Resuscitation Resuscitation 77

Taming the SRU

AUGUST 25, 2023

bicarb <18mEq/L) ketosis (preferably serum beta-hydroxybutyrate >3mmol/L) Risk factors SGLT2 inhibitor use fasting state ketogenic diet intra-abdominal pathology (AGE, pancreatitis, etc.)

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EB Medicine

OCTOBER 1, 2018

And sepsis-3 redefined septic shock as “hypotension not responsive to fluid resuscitation” with the added requirement of vasopressors to maintain a MAP greater than or equal to 65 and with a lactate > 2. One, lung ultrasound can be really useful to find that occult pneumonia or differentiating pneumonia from CHF.

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EMDocs

DECEMBER 18, 2023

13,14 Fluids Fluid resuscitation is a mainstay of sepsis therapy, as the condition is commonly associated with both absolute and relative hypovolemia. 15 Two changes were elucidated in the 2021 SSC guidelines for fluid resuscitation. Additionally, the recommendation to use a 30 cc/kg bolus was downgraded.

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Intensive Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Other investigations to consider include imaging of the liver with ultrasound and computerised tomography (CT) to assess for any changes to the liver parenchyma or vasculature, such as portal vein thrombosis or Budd Chiari Syndrome (hepatic venous outflow obstruction). This should be discussed with a toxicologist.

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Poisoning Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Fluid Resuscitation Resuscitation 52

EMDocs

JANUARY 20, 2025

Since the 2010s multiple trials have explored the feasibility of fluid restrictive resuscitation both on initial resuscitation in the ED, as well as in the intensive care unit (ICU). 2024, 33 use of ultrasound may lead to a reduction in mortality, less volume of fluids given, and decreased hospital stay.

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Dehydration Fluid Resuscitation Sepsis Resuscitation 57