Remove CPR Remove Fluid Resuscitation Remove Hyperthermia / Hypothermia
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Major Trauma – Injuries by Assault

Don't Forget the Bubbles

This should include early identification of life-threatening injuries, targeted fluid resuscitation using blood products, pain management, then eventual safeguarding and psychological support. Establish IV access for potential fluid resuscitation. You feel the patient needs fluid resuscitation.

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Pediatric Submersion Injury Tips

ACEP Now

Optimally, bystander CPR, including the administration of rescue breaths, should be initiated prior to arrival of emergency medical services. 3 Once the patient arrives in your emergency department, a rapid review of the patient’s status and results of resuscitative efforts should be performed.

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Referring to the Intensive Care Unit

Mind The Bleep

Whilst some patients may not be for CPR or intubation and ventilation, they may be appropriate for other treatment options offered in ITU, such as inotropes. The ICU team are aware that this patient may require therapeutic hypothermia, continuous cardiac monitoring and may deteriorate to the point of arrest.