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EM@3AM: Amniotic Fluid Embolism

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Eclampsia (B) is characterized by the onset of seizures in a woman with preeclampsia (hypertension and proteinuria), but it typically does not present with the sudden onset of respiratory distress and profound hypotension described here. If AFE occurs during labor, immediate delivery is recommended.

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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 100: Acute Chest Syndrome Part 1

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Based on light absorption from blood flow at the sensor site (using HbA, not HbS) Underestimates alveolar hypoxemia. ECG: Evaluate for ischemia, right heart strain. Infectious: bacterial or viral pneumonia ( M. pneumoniae, C. Overestimates arterial oxygen saturation. Up to 3x less accurate in black patients.

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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 101: Acute Chest Syndrome Part 2

EMDocs

Based on light absorption from blood flow at the sensor site (using HbA, not HbS). ECG: Evaluate for ischemia, right heart strain. Blood transfusion Reduces the overall proportion of HbS. Infectious: bacterial or viral pneumonia ( M. pneumoniae, C. Overestimates arterial oxygen saturation.

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Grand Rounds Recap 5.3.23

Taming the SRU

then need further evaluation Usually with CTA imaging If normal physical exam & ABI>0.9, HAJDU Mild TBI’s & Concussions in the Emergency Department TBI’s are relatively common >3 million TBI’s in the US annually 2.5