EMDocs

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Learning points: Consider differential – sepsis, thyroid storm, thalamic stroke, exertional and classic heat stroke, serotonin syndrome, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, sympathomimetic toxicity, and anticholinergics. Temperature starts to decrease. Removed from cooling at 102 and admitted to ICU. Complete primary and secondary survey.

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Anaphylaxis Shock Sepsis Stroke 96

Northwestern EM Blog

JANUARY 24, 2022

Acidosis Acidosis in shock states can present from multiple different sources, including sepsis, hypoxemia, ingestions, hyperlactatemia from hypoperfusion, amongst others. Anaphylaxis Anaphylaxis may present as hypotension alone. Hypothyroidism and Adrenal Insufficiency in Sepsis and Hemorrhagic Shock. 2008;14:379-83.

Anaphylaxis 52

Anaphylaxis Shock Sepsis Resuscitation 52

Northwestern EM Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

This data shows us that angiotensin II can make the blood pressure better but I would never let it distract you from the things we know matter in sepsis resuscitation.

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Shock Resuscitation Fluid Resuscitation Sepsis 52

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

JUNE 1, 2016

Distributive Shock The most common cause of distributive shock is sepsis, followed by anaphylactic, toxicologic, adrenal, and neurogenic causes. Children with sepsis come in two varieties: warm shock and cold shock. If so, treat the cause – perhaps this is a distributive problem due to anaphylaxis. Treat with epinephrine.

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Shock Sepsis Pediatrics Ultrasounds 40

Taming the SRU

MAY 1, 2023

EMS was bagging him on arrival Primary notable for Compromised Airway Protection, bilateral Breath sounds, strong pulses,GCS 3 CT images of Head, Chest, Abdomen, Pelvis, and Spine No acute findings pH of 6.75

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Poisoning Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Seizures Emergency Department 52

EB Medicine

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

Jeff: Hypotension should be treated with isotonic fluids and, as usual, anaphylaxis should be treated with the usual cocktail of antihistamines and epinephrine at first IM and then via infusion if refractory. Note that antivenom will NOT reverse anaphylaxis on its own. Regardless, the treatment is the same – epinephrine.

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Emergency Department Poisoning Anaphylaxis Allergic Reactions 40

Taming the SRU

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Mild Reactions Transfusion Reaction Frequency Timeline Presentation Management Allergic - 1-3% with platelet and plasma components - 0.1-0.3%

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Blood Transfusions Anaphylaxis Emergency Department Sepsis 90