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EM@3AM: Amniotic Fluid Embolism

EMDocs

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.

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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 100: Acute Chest Syndrome Part 1

EMDocs

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. Can decrease rate when they are tolerating PO.

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ToxCard: Iron

EMDocs

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.

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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 101: Acute Chest Syndrome Part 2

EMDocs

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. Blood transfusion Reduces the overall proportion of HbS. Infectious: bacterial or viral pneumonia ( M. pneumoniae, C. times maintenance.

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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 84: Capnography

EMDocs

2019 American Heart Association Focused Update on Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support: Use of Advanced Airways, Vasopressors, and Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation During Cardiac Arrest: An Update to the American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care. Circulation.

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Journal Club - Tranexamic Acid in Trauma

Downeast Emergency Medicine

We know that if administered too rapidly, it can lead to hypotension and other adverse effects including seizures, headaches, backache, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, anaphylaxis, impaired color vision, and other visual disturbances.[1] Lastly, the use of TXA is not without risk.

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Grand Rounds Recap 4.26.23

Taming the SRU

Legal implications vary from country to country. mg/mL) single-dose 2*-mL ampule or equivalent, 2 Lidocaine injection, 20-mg/mL single-dose 5-mL ampule or equivalent, 2 Nitroglycerin, 0.4-mg

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