Northwestern EM Blog

JANUARY 24, 2022

Anaphylaxis Anaphylaxis may present as hypotension alone. Thus, it may easily be confused with a different form of shock and treated with vasopressors such as norepinephrine and vasopressin, which are not first line for anaphylaxis. Revised National Estimates of Emergency Department Visits for Sepsis in the United States.

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Taming the SRU

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

In the era of modern medicine, blood transfusions are commonplace, especially in the emergency department. While they are a lifesaving staple of medicine, they also come with risks that emergency providers must be aware of. One of the major risk factors is receiving a blood transfusion in the past.

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Taming the SRU

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The specific etiologies of GI bleeds are numerous and will not be covered individually in this article, as often the exact origin is unknown at the time of Emergency Department evaluation. Instead, we will focus on areas of interest that may guide or change your management of these patients in the Emergency Department.

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