EMDocs

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Characterized by hypovolemia, vasodilation, reduced cardiac output, hyperventilation, elevated temperature, seizure, coma, and cardiovascular collapse. Consider intubation for patients with airway compromise, respiratory failure, altered mental status, or seizure. Blood transfusion for clinically significant blood loss.

Poisoning 98

Poisoning Fluid Resuscitation Seizures Resuscitation 98

EMDocs

MAY 15, 2024

Based on light absorption from blood flow at the sensor site (using HbA, not HbS) Underestimates alveolar hypoxemia. Fluid management Goal is euvolemia Dehydration – needs IV fluid resuscitation. Infectious: bacterial or viral pneumonia ( M. pneumoniae, C. times maintenance. Everyone needs atypical coverage.

Blood Transfusions 103

Blood Transfusions Fluid Resuscitation Dehydration Ultrasounds 103

EMDocs

MAY 28, 2024

Based on light absorption from blood flow at the sensor site (using HbA, not HbS). 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. pneumoniae, C.

Blood Transfusions 97

Blood Transfusions Fluid Resuscitation Dehydration Ultrasounds 97

EMDocs

JUNE 22, 2024

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.

EMS 111

EMS Resuscitation Blood Transfusions Seizures 111