Taming the SRU

JUNE 24, 2024

Follow this algorithm in patients with unstable bradycardia with acute heart failure, change in mental status, or concern for shock, physicians should start with atropine, 1 mg and may be continued every 3 to 5 minutes if effective. Skin burns and irritation can also result from the pacing pads and cause pain.

Advances Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 89

Advances Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) CPR Burns Resuscitation 89

Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd

JUNE 13, 2024

However, if severe instances are not addressed, they can lead to shock or kidney failure. If the patient is unconscious and not breathing, try to administer CPR or use an AED (Automated External Defibrillator), if available. Immediately begin CPR if the patient stops breathing. Call emergency medical services immediately.

Burns 52

Burns Stroke Ambulance Services Seizures 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

E.g. burns, neurosurgery, interventional radiology. Fluid Resuscitation in Trauma In trauma where the cause of shock is most likely to be haemorrhagic, fluid resuscitation should ideally be with blood products – replacing losses. What are your next priorities, and how do these differ from a non-traumatic cardiac arrest?

Domestic Violence 59

Domestic Violence Fluid Resuscitation Head Injuries Sexual Assault 59

AED Leader

OCTOBER 11, 2023

If you are hosting a meal at your home, consider brushing up on your CPR, the Heimlich Maneuver, and the steps to take for cuts and burns. To prepare for an unexpected cardiac arrest, consider purchasing an AED with real-time CPR feedback, like the ZOLL AED Plus.

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CPR Burns Hospitals Shock 52

AED Leader

OCTOBER 11, 2023

If you are hosting a meal at your home, consider brushing up on your CPR, the Heimlich Maneuver, and the steps to take for cuts and burns. To prepare for an unexpected cardiac arrest, consider purchasing an AED with real-time CPR feedback, like the ZOLL AED Plus.

CPR 52

CPR Burns Hospitals Shock 52

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

OCTOBER 1, 2015

He is in compensated shock. The main thing for us is to suspect it, detect it, control it, and if the child arrests, to do vigorous CPR to mechanically disrupt the bubbles. Increased demand may be temporary, such as in burns, s/p cardiac surgery, or ay prolonged recovery. The Huber needle is not a resuscitative line.

Pediatrics 40

Pediatrics Fractures Resuscitation Burns 40

Don't Forget the Bubbles

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Up to 5% of burns occur secondary to electrical injuries, and this rises to 27% in developing countries. Significant injuries can occur even in the absence of extensive burns or other signs of external injury. Was the patient thrown from the source (suggestive of DC shock and may result in further blunt force trauma)?

Burns 80

Burns Fluid Resuscitation Shock Resuscitation 80