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Trauma Resuscitation Updates

RebelEM

I recently gave a talk on the initial management of trauma patients with hemorrhagic shock. Clinical Take Home Point: In patients with TBI and hypovolemic shock, target a SBP or MAP ≥90mmHg, but know this is based on limited evidence. vs SBP target <90mmHg which resulted in a mortality of 33.4%

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Massive Transfusion for Motorcycle Collision with Hemorrhage, Troponin Elevated.

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

She had multiple rib fractures as well as serious hemorrhage and underwent massive transfusion. She sustained chest wall trauma, including rib fractures with serious bleeding. The patient was in shock on arrival in the ED — and multiple blood transfusions were needed. WHAT is the rhythm in this tracing?

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Episode 26 – Blunt Cardiac Injury: Emergency Department Diagnosis and Management (Trauma CME)

EB Medicine

Consider valvular injury in any patient who appears to be in cardiogenic shock, has hypotension without obvious hemorrhage, or has pulmonary edema. In those with severe injury, you may note refractory hypotension secondary to cardiogenic shock. The latter also recommend ED thoracotomy in those with refractory shock.

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Unstable Pelvic Trauma Patient: ED Presentations, Evaluation, and Management

EMDocs

How should pelvic fractures be identified in unstable trauma patients? Pelvic fractures can involve disruptions in any of the bony or ligamentous structures of the pelvic ring. Due to the round shape of the pelvic ring, multiple fractures typically occur concurrently. 2 Vertical shear fractures are also unstable.

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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,