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Diagnostics: Blood Transfusion Reactions

Taming the SRU

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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Vasopressor Nonresponse

Northwestern EM Blog

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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Diagnostics: GI Bleeding

Taming the SRU

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.