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Vasopressor Nonresponse

Northwestern EM Blog

Acidosis Acidosis in shock states can present from multiple different sources, including sepsis, hypoxemia, ingestions, hyperlactatemia from hypoperfusion, amongst others. Those at higher risk of hypocalcemia (vitamin D deficiency, ESRD, hyperparathyroidism, burns, multiple blood transfusions, etc.) Curr Opin Crit Care.

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Grand Rounds Recap 5.3.23

Taming the SRU

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 (..)