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Rethinking the Role of TXA: Are We Asking Too Much?

RebelEM

Our bodies have a finely tuned system that allows blood to flow freely and not clot too easily while also allowing the body to form clots when needed. This balance is upset in trauma by loss of blood and factors, acidosis, hypothermia and the inflammatory cascade. appeared first on REBEL EM - Emergency Medicine Blog.

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emDOCs Revamp – Acute Chest Syndrome

EMDocs

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. Sundd P, Gladwin MT, Novelli EM. F temporal, RR 25, SpO2 89% on room air.

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Vasopressor Nonresponse

Northwestern EM Blog

And for most forms, EM physicians are not typically shocked by shock. Those at higher risk of hypocalcemia (vitamin D deficiency, ESRD, hyperparathyroidism, burns, multiple blood transfusions, etc.) They have a toolbox of strategies, mainly fluids and vasopressors, to stabilize these critically ill patients.

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Grand Rounds Recap 5.3.23

Taming the SRU

mg/kg of IBW Seek to match a patient's minute ventilation with TV and RR after intubation Intentionally match patient's intrinsic RR noted prior to intubation Note that healthy lungs can handle 8 mL/kg, based on IBW, if that is useful for compensation Secure your ETT Thomas Tube Holder is a new ETT holder on Air Care for ETT down to size 6.5