Downeast Emergency Medicine

APRIL 26, 2021

4] We also know that severe TBI is commonly associated with the development of intracranial hemorrhage where the presence and volume of blood are associated with increased mortality and poor outcomes.[5] Association between prehospital tranexamic acid administration and outcomes of severe traumatic brain injury. JAMA Neurol.

Head Injuries 52

Head Injuries Administration Outcomes Seizures 52

EM Guide Wire

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

3.08; P = 0.0008) and hospital admission (RR, 0.55; 95% CI, 0.31-0.95; Primary outcome was discharge to home at 24 hours. Primary outcome was discharge to home at 24 hours. Overall, the use of magnesium sulfate did not improve hospital admission rates. mg inhaled over the first hour of therapy Followed by 0.5

Pediatrics 52

Pediatrics Anaphylaxis Emergency Department Administration 52

Northwestern EM Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The primary outcome of the study was the response in MAP three hours after the start of angiotensin II infusion. It showed improvement in blood pressure which is a clinically important parameter but not a patient-oriented outcome. However, one limitation of the study was that it was underpowered to demonstrate a mortality difference.

Shock 52

Shock Resuscitation Fluid Resuscitation Sepsis 52

Taming the SRU

MAY 1, 2023

Trauma/Pre-Hosp Optimal Out-of-Hospital Blood Pressure in Major Traumatic Brain Injury: A Challenge to the Current Understanding of Hypotension Link: [link] Bottom Line: Think about maintaining normotension rather than simply avoiding hypotension in isolated TBI. and NPV(50%).

Poisoning 52

Poisoning Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Seizures Emergency Department 52

EB Medicine

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

Nachi: Not only are they out, they actually worsen outcomes, so definitely don’t pursue any of them. Instead, since no treatment has been shown to improve outcome, you should prioritize prompt transport. Note that antivenom will NOT reverse anaphylaxis on its own. Regardless, the treatment is the same – epinephrine.

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department Poisoning Anaphylaxis Allergic Reactions 40

RebelEM

AUGUST 3, 2023

Literature including patients with penicillin allergies also show longer, more complicated hospital courses. Background: Many patients report a vague history of penicillin allergy. The vast majority of these self-reported allergies are untrue (< 5%) . randomization) as per protocol (i.e. randomization) as per protocol (i.e.

Anaphylaxis 52

Anaphylaxis Allergic Reactions Infectious Diseases Outcomes 52

Taming the SRU

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Ultimately, patients with variceal bleeding require endoscopic variceal ligation (EVL) but it is important to understand what therapies should be initiated promptly in the ED to improve overall outcomes. 100U (30-60 min prior), 0.25-0.375/100U

Blood Transfusions 98

Blood Transfusions Hospitals Stroke Anaphylaxis 98

RebelEM

MAY 15, 2024

High Risk Patients will need hospitalization and IV antibiotics. Changing aetiology, clinical features, antimicrobial resistance, and outcomes of bloodstream infection in neutropenic cancer patients. Time to antibiotics and outcomes in cancer patients with febrile neutropenia. Eur J Haematol 2005; 75:1. 2014;14:162.

Infectious Diseases 90

Infectious Diseases Administration Sepsis Anaphylaxis 90

Taming the SRU

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Lane & Mcdonough Definition of an immediate whole body CT (iWBCT) scan Shortly after patient arrival. 2015) reported a sensitivity of 98.9%

Sepsis 95

Sepsis Fractures Documentation/Coding Administration 95

PEMBlog

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

A potential for adverse reactions to an injection like anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis can happen after IV infusion and it’s been rarely reported after I’m injection, like winning the Powerball odds. Home delivered infants don’t have access to immediate vitamin k prophylaxis at the same rates that hospitalized infants do.

Pediatrics 72

Pediatrics Anaphylaxis Administration Wellness 72

Broome Docs

JANUARY 27, 2025

Correction Rates and Clinical Outcomes in Hospitalized Adults With Severe Hyponatremia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Adrenaline Auto-Injectors for Preventing Fatal Anaphylaxis. Biomarker-Guided Antibiotic Duration for Hospitalized Patients With Suspected Sepsis: The ADAPT-Sepsis Randomized Clinical Trial.

Sepsis 101

Sepsis Anaphylaxis Hospitals Ultrasounds 101