EMDocs

DECEMBER 6, 2024

6 Can see subsequent electrolyte disturbances and dehydration related to severity of GI symptoms. 5 Orogastric lavage may also be considered for GI decontamination but likely to be limited by location, size of tablets, and operator familiarity. Radiology in the management of acute iron poisoning. 2 L/hr in adults. Hosking CS.

Poisoning 94

Poisoning Fluid Resuscitation Seizures Resuscitation 94

EB Medicine

JULY 8, 2019

Nachi: Unfortunately this procedure is associated with a relatively high re-operation rate – one study found 20% of patients required removal or revision. Jeff: Even more shockingly, some series showed a 52% repeat operation rate. These patients often require emergent operative intervention. At 6 to 8 mL/kg.

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department Sepsis Operations Dehydration 40

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JANUARY 27, 2025

Overall, ovarian ischaemia is multi-factorial in cases of torsion and there is no clear predictor of necrosis therefore further emphasising the importance of timely action, rationalised use of imaging available to you, appropriate discussions with radiology and surgical teams and low thresholds to escalate. How unstable is this patient?

Ultrasounds 76

Ultrasounds Emergency Department Pediatrics Dehydration 76

Don't Forget the Bubbles

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Inadequate fluid consumption, combined with factors like hot weather or strenuous physical activity, can lead to gradual dehydration with cumulative effects. suprapubic catheters, gastrostomy tubes, haemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis lines – may have been left in situ in the initial post-operative period), and central vascular catheters.

Pediatrics 52

Pediatrics Fractures Dehydration Sepsis 52