EMDocs

MAY 28, 2024

Consider risk factors for multi-drug resistant microbes: Recent IV antibiotics Hospitalization within 90 days. Blood transfusion Reduces the overall proportion of HbS. Hypothermia, hypotension, and vasoconstriction may affect pulse oximetry reading, which is based on light absorption from fingertip blood flow.

Blood Transfusions 97

Blood Transfusions Fluid Resuscitation Dehydration Ultrasounds 97

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JANUARY 10, 2024

Let’s take the humble blood transfusion – used in emergency departments across the globe and playing a key role in critical care. Severe anaemia is a common and life-threatening cause of hospital admission in children in sub-Saharan Africa. 8% die in hospital, with a further 12% dying in the six months following discharge.

Blood Transfusions 78

Blood Transfusions Research Outcomes Hospitals 78

EMDocs

JUNE 12, 2024

Previous triad of death = hypothermia, acidosis, and coagulopathy. Whole blood does contain less citrate. Liver dysfunction, secondary cirrhosis, critical illness, trauma, and hypothermia reduce citrate metabolism. Hypothermia also leads to hypoCa. Transfusion-Related Hypocalcemia After Trauma. 2011;39(1):46-54.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 106

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Resuscitation Administration Blood Transfusions 106

RebelEM

JUNE 19, 2023

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. Resides in a facility for older persons.

Blood Transfusions 105

Blood Transfusions Outcomes Administration Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 105

Don't Forget the Bubbles

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Epidemiology in Australia In Australia, the reported prevalence of neonatal hypotension in preterm infants is like that in the UK, with around 20-30% of very low birth weight infants experiencing significant hypotension during their initial hospital stay. Effective management of MAS will often result in the stabilization of blood pressure.

Sepsis 59

Sepsis Shock Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Administration 59

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

Pediatrics 97

Pediatrics Dehydration EMS Hospitals 97

Taming the SRU

JUNE 6, 2023

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

Documentation/Coding 65

Documentation/Coding Seizures Psychiatric Wellness 65