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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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Journal Club - Tranexamic Acid in Trauma

Downeast Emergency Medicine

When looking at the subgroups with severe shock, there was an 18.5% When stratifying TXA administration time after injury and qualifying shock incidence, there appeared to be a lower 30 d mortality if TXA was given within 1 hour of the incident. Military application of tranexamic acid in trauma emergency resuscitation (MATTERs)study.

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TXA (Tranexamic Acid) in Pediatrics 

Pediatric EM Morsels

While transfusing blood can be beneficial to those who have lost it or continue to lose it quickly, blood may not always be immediately available. Or maybe the family does not desire blood transfusions. Military Application of Tranexamic Acid in TraumaEmergency Resuscitation (MATTERs) Study.