RebelEM

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Hayes 2013 ) Disposition: Admission to monitored setting if ongoing intravenous repletion (bradycardia and hypertension may occur) Consider giving prophylactic calcium supplementation in patients receiving massive transfusions. mg/dL or an ionized calcium level < 2.0 mEq/L Background Exists in two states Free ionized form (approx.

EKG/ECG 52

EKG/ECG Blood Transfusions Burns EMS 52

Taming the SRU

AUGUST 4, 2024

Wound healing is faster with Dermabond compared to sutures, and can be useful as a less-painful technique to repair certain wounds Dermabond differs from non-medicinal superglue because it is sterile, is more flexible, and ultimately less brittle than standard superglue There have been care reports of non-medicinal glue (superglue, nail glue, etc.)

Dislocations 85

Dislocations Emergency Department Documentation/Coding Burns 85

Northwestern EM Blog

JANUARY 24, 2022

Those at higher risk of hypocalcemia (vitamin D deficiency, ESRD, hyperparathyroidism, burns, multiple blood transfusions, etc.) Hypocalcemia can be hinted at through history or by hints such as a prolonged QTc on an ECG. may have greater severity of shock with increased mortality.

Anaphylaxis 52

Anaphylaxis Shock Sepsis Resuscitation 52

Taming the SRU

JUNE 6, 2023

Disposition Indications for admission GCS<15, focal neurological deficits, seizures Intractable vomiting Significant Abnormal CT results Discharge criteria Normal GCS, exam Caregiver at home Certain abnormal CT Isolated & non-depressed calvarial skull fractures <1cm diameter of solitary cerebral contusions <1cm width of epidural or (..)

Documentation/Coding 64

Documentation/Coding Seizures Psychiatric Wellness 64

EMDocs

JANUARY 6, 2025

A whole blood transfusion is initiated for the management of her anemia. Physical injuries and burns among refugees in Lebanon: implications for programs and policies. She receives IV antimalarials for severe malaria (as defined by AKI, anemia, electrolyte imbalance, and a history of convulsions). In: CDC Yellow Book 2024.

Infectious Diseases 72

Infectious Diseases CDC PPE Rapid Diagnostic Testing 72