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

PulmCCM

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

In the second thought experiment, let us consider a patient with significant blood volume loss that is replenished with a series of blood transfusions. For any given hemodynamic state, measure or estimate the P ra and CO [or stroke volume, SV] simultaneously and repeatedly after each intervention. What does this mean?

Operations 132

Operations Ultrasounds Resuscitation Blood Transfusions 132

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. Underestimates alveolar hypoxemia.

Blood Transfusions 94

Blood Transfusions Fluid Resuscitation Dehydration Ultrasounds 94

RebelEM

JUNE 19, 2023

SBP < 75 mm Hg: 39% SBP 76-89 mm Hg: 33% Critical Findings: No statistically significant difference in safety outcomes (DVT, PE, MI, Stroke) TXA Placebo RR (95% CI) Primary Outcome Good Functional Outcome (6 months) 53.7% Patients were actively screened for DVT (all received lower extremity ultrasound on or around day 7).

Blood Transfusions 105

Blood Transfusions Outcomes Administration Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 105

Taming the SRU

AUGUST 4, 2024

In select patient populations (such as those with poor outpatient follow-up), screening with a BMP to evaluate their serum creatinine may be beneficial Patients with asymptomatic hypertension should be referred to their PCP for outpatient follow-up.

Dislocations 85

Dislocations Emergency Department Documentation/Coding Burns 85

Downeast Emergency Medicine

APRIL 26, 2021

MI or stroke). Secondary outcomes were early head injury related death (within 24 hours after injury), all-cause and cause-specific mortality, disability, vascular occlusive events (MI, stroke, DVT, PE), seizures, complications, neurosurgery, days of ICU care, and adverse events within 28 days. in the TXA group and 9.9%

Head Injuries 52

Head Injuries Administration Outcomes Seizures 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 5, 2023

The Kilifi algorithm includes five clinical situations that are common sickle cell presentations – clinical jaundice, severe anaemia, bone and joint infections, and stroke. Newborn screening: sickle cell screening is donethrough heel-prick blood at five days of life. Would you consider this patient for blood transfusion?

Blood Transfusions 126

Blood Transfusions Stroke Dehydration Sepsis 126