EMDocs

AUGUST 22, 2023

Capnography has several novel uses in other disease states commonly seen in the ED such as trauma, DKA, sepsis and obstructive lung disease. Capnography in the Emergency Department: A Review of Uses, Waveforms, and Limitations. J Emerg Med. Ann Emerg Med. West J Emerg Med. BMC Emerg Med.

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Emergency Department Blood Transfusions Resuscitation Sepsis 79

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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Blood Transfusions Research Outcomes Hospitals 78

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?

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Blood Transfusions Stroke Dehydration Sepsis 126

Taming the SRU

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

In the era of modern medicine, blood transfusions are commonplace, especially in the emergency department. While they are a lifesaving staple of medicine, they also come with risks that emergency providers must be aware of. One of the major risk factors is receiving a blood transfusion in the past.

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Blood Transfusions Anaphylaxis Emergency Department Sepsis 89

Don't Forget the Bubbles

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

For ease, the one that helps me remember: Blood pressure = CO x SVR Causes of neonatal hypotension Prematurity: The most prevalent factor due to the underdevelopment of heart muscle, neuroendocrine system, and autonomic nervous control. Sepsis: This can induce widespread vasodilation and capillary leak, exacerbating hypotension.

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Sepsis Shock Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Administration 59

Northwestern EM Blog

JANUARY 24, 2022

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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Anaphylaxis Shock Sepsis Resuscitation 52

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

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Pediatrics Dehydration EMS Hospitals 88