Blood Transfusions Dehydration Shock 
Don't Forget the Bubbles
JULY 5, 2023
Be careful if the patient has received a recent blood transfusion since it may be misinterpreted as sickle cell trait instead of sickle cell disease. In these cases, repeat the Hb electrophoresis three months after the last blood transfusion. Would you consider this patient for blood transfusion?
Don't Forget the Bubbles
JANUARY 10, 2024
Transfusion Decisions in Severe Anaemia Reducing child mortality remains high on the global health agenda. Let’s take the humble blood transfusion – used in emergency departments across the globe and playing a key role in critical care. However, there is a huge variation in transfusion practice globally.
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EMDocs
DECEMBER 6, 2024
6 Can see subsequent electrolyte disturbances and dehydration related to severity of GI symptoms. Stage 3 (timing variable) Shock 1 : Can occur within hours for massive ingestion, but may occur over a longer time course. Blood transfusion for clinically significant blood loss. This stage does not always occur.
EMDocs
JUNE 27, 2024
His medical history is significant for three prior admissions for vaso-occlusive crises that have responded well to appropriate therapy, including pain control with NSAIDs and opioids, blood transfusions, antibiotics, and intravenous (IV) crystalloids. Triage vital signs include BP 127/81, HR 119, T 102.9 C or 100.4 mg/kg, max 0.4
EMDocs
JANUARY 6, 2025
Based on available hospital resources, the patient is treated for septic shock secondary to pneumonia and an infected wound using broad-spectrum antibiotics and IV crystalloid fluids. A whole blood transfusion is initiated for the management of her anemia. Power and sensation are grossly intact and tendon reflexes are normal.
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