EMDocs

JANUARY 25, 2025

A 45-year-old outdoor enthusiast presents to the emergency department with fever, headache, myalgias, and malaise. Answer : Leukopenia Overview Leukopenia is defined as total WBC count < 4000/mm 3 Neutropenia is the most common subset of leukopenia and is defined on absolute neutrophil count: 1 Mild (1.01.5 Medications: 25.6%

EMS 80

EMS Infectious Diseases Allergic Reactions Fluid Resuscitation 80

EB Medicine

MARCH 4, 2020

Laboratory Testing and Imaging: Dehydration is the biggest contributor to mortality, especially in the very young and elderly. Lab evaluation for dehydration is recommended in these populations. IV hydration for patients with severe dehydration, hypovolemic shock, septic shock, or failed oral rehydration. But PPV was only 24%.

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department Dehydration Poisoning Allergic Reactions 40

EB Medicine

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Emergency Department Treatment Oxygen Keep O2 saturation >90% Clinicians may choose not to use continuous pulse oximetry (weak recommendation due to low-level evidence and reasoning) 1 Fluids IV or NG administration of fluids to combat dehydration, until respiratory distress and tachypnea resolve. All were UTIs.

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department Allergic Reactions Dehydration Pediatrics 40