ACEP Now

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Fluid resuscitation should be initiated. 14 In clinically stable patients who do not require resuscitation, EGD is less urgent and may be performed within six to 24 hours. Dr. Matthew Turner , originally trained at the Medical University of South Carolina, is an EM intern at Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pa.

Best Practices 52

Best Practices Resuscitation Fluid Resuscitation Outcomes 52

ACEP Now

OCTOBER 3, 2023

This guideline revision is particularly timely as EMS systems have shown their abilities to dramatically improve survival and neurologic outcome after cardiac arrest, STEMI, acute stroke, and other time-sensitive conditions. Hypotensive patients should be treated with blood products and/or isotonic fluids in the prehospital setting.

Fluid Resuscitation 98

Fluid Resuscitation Documentation/Coding Resuscitation EMS 98

EMDocs

JANUARY 20, 2025

Sepsis There has been much controversy over the last two decades around the various nuances of volume resuscitation in ED patients with suspected sepsis, much of which goes beyond the scope of this limited review. For patients without frank signs of shock, it is reasonable to trial oral hydration prior to moving on to IV fluids.

Dehydration 73

Dehydration Fluid Resuscitation Sepsis Resuscitation 73