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Trauma Resuscitation Updates

RebelEM

vs 3U) but no difference in mortality (Study not powered for this outcome) Clinical Take Home Point: The use of vasopressors is controversial and requires a nuanced approach SUMMARY OF MINIMIZING IATROGENIC INJURY RESTORE PERFUSION VOLUME REPLACEMENT Blood Products >>> Crystalloids Holcomb JB et al. NEJM 1994. [2]

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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 100: Acute Chest Syndrome Part 1

EMDocs

Fluid management Goal is euvolemia Dehydration – needs IV fluid resuscitation. Hypervolemia – leads to pulmonary edema: Consider diuresis If euvolemic – start maintenance fluids of D5 in 0.45%NS Causes and outcomes of the acute chest syndrome in sickle cell disease. times maintenance.

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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 101: Acute Chest Syndrome Part 2

EMDocs

Fluid management Goal is euvolemia Dehydration – needs IV fluid resuscitation. If euvolemic – start maintenance fluids of D5 in 0.45%NS Blood transfusion Reduces the overall proportion of HbS. Causes and outcomes of the acute chest syndrome in sickle cell disease. times maintenance.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Vasoactive Drug use in Children with Septic Shock

Don't Forget the Bubbles

So, fluid has been tried but has not got close to fixing the problem. In middle-to-high-income countries, after 40-60ml/kg of fluid resuscitation, the Surviving Sepsis Campaign International Guidelines recommend using vasoactive drugs. The wide pulse pressure and transient response would suggest an afterload problem.

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Neonatal Hypotension

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Research and guidelines from Australian centres, like those published by the Australian and New Zealand Neonatal Network (ANZNN), emphasize early detection and management to improve outcomes. Effective management of MAS will often result in the stabilization of blood pressure. After any stressful situation, don’t forget to debrief.

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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. Pediatr Blood Cancer. Triage vital signs include BP 127/81, HR 119, T 102.9

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Episode 21- Updates and Controversies in the Early Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock

EB Medicine

And sepsis-3 redefined septic shock as “hypotension not responsive to fluid resuscitation” with the added requirement of vasopressors to maintain a MAP greater than or equal to 65 and with a lactate > 2. Let’s start with fluids. Patient’s need adequate fluid resuscitation. So quite a few changes!

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