EMDocs

MAY 15, 2024

Based on light absorption from blood flow at the sensor site (using HbA, not HbS) Underestimates alveolar hypoxemia. Ultrasound Sensitivity 88-100%, specificity 68-94% Positive likelihood ratio of 14.6 (95% Infectious: bacterial or viral pneumonia ( M. pneumoniae, C. Look for B lines, consolidation, pleural effusion.

Blood Transfusions 97

Blood Transfusions Fluid Resuscitation Dehydration Ultrasounds 97

EMDocs

MAY 28, 2024

Based on light absorption from blood flow at the sensor site (using HbA, not HbS). Ultrasound Sensitivity 88-100%, specificity 68-94% LR+ of 14.6 (95% Blood transfusion Reduces the overall proportion of HbS. Infectious: bacterial or viral pneumonia ( M. pneumoniae, C. Look for B lines, consolidation, pleural effusion.

Blood Transfusions 94

Blood Transfusions Fluid Resuscitation Dehydration Ultrasounds 94

Downeast Emergency Medicine

APRIL 26, 2021

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.

Head Injuries 52

Head Injuries Administration Outcomes Seizures 52

Taming the SRU

MAY 30, 2023

hours earlier and went to OR 3.5 hours earlier and went to OR 3.5

OB/GYN 52

OB/GYN Ultrasounds Pediatrics Resuscitation 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 5, 2023

Be careful if the patient has received a recent blood transfusion since it may be misinterpreted as sickle cell trait instead of sickle cell disease. In these cases, repeat the Hb electrophoresis three months after the last blood transfusion. Do not use pethidine since it can cause seizures and CNS hyperexcitability.

Blood Transfusions 126

Blood Transfusions Stroke Dehydration Sepsis 126