Taming the SRU

APRIL 13, 2023

beta blockers decrease ability to dissipate heat through increase CO, diuretics predispose to dehydration, or anticholinergic agents can affect thermoregulation) Clinical Presentation: Temperature elevation, usually 40.5C EtOH, amphetamines, or cocaine) Prescription drugs (i.e.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 52

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Poisoning EKG/ECG Seizures 52

PEMBlog

JANUARY 17, 2024

Full blown sepsis and toxic shock syndrome. Now you could even admit a kid for IV antibiotics, maybe they’re dehydrated or they can’t take PO for some reason, without sending a blood culture. That’s probably something different. Fortunately, those are rare. You don’t routinely need a blood culture.

Infectious Diseases 59

Infectious Diseases Sepsis Wellness Pediatrics 59

EB Medicine

JULY 8, 2019

Consider IV access and early IV fluids in those at risk for dehydration and intra-abdominal infections. Jeff: Tachycardic patients should make you concerned for hypovolemia 2/2 dehydration, sepsis, leaks, and blood loss. Consider performing a RUSH exam (that is rapid ultrasound for shock and hypotension) to identify the cause.

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department Sepsis Operations Dehydration 40

Mind The Bleep

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The children who received no bolus had significantly better outcomes and reduced mortality compared to the two bolus group. [2] saline vs balanced crystalloid solutions for initial fluid management in the treatment of septic shock which may give us more insight into this topic. [5] Boluses were given in 20-40ml/kg aliquots.

Fluid Resuscitation 96

Fluid Resuscitation Hospitals Dehydration Research 96

EB Medicine

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Most of the dehydration that occurs is more likely due to inadequate water intake and excess caffeine and alcohol consumption depending on the time of day. Nachi: AEDs are also required and have been since 2001 and amazingly when a shock was delivered in flight, 40% survived to hospital discharge with a good outcome.

Dehydration 40

Dehydration Wellness EMS Burns 40

EMDocs

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Heat stroke can lead to end-organ dysfunction such as rhabdomyolysis, disseminated intravascular coagulation, cardiogenic shock, liver failure, and cerebral edema. Broad-spectrum antibiotics (A) for septic shock are not inappropriate given the hyperthermia, tachycardia, and hypotension. Temps greater than 41.5C link] Swee, duS.,

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 69

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia EMS Stroke Seizures 69

EB Medicine

AUGUST 1, 2018

Jeff: There are a shocking 22 million past-month users of marijuana in the US, followed by pain relievers at 3.8 Jeff: The hyperemetic phase lasts 24-48 hours and can lead to dehydration, electrolyte abnormalities, and weight loss. Be sure to look for and treat dehydration, acute renal failure, and rhabdo though.

Seizures 40

Seizures Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Administration Dehydration 40

EMDocs

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Source: By Dr Graham Beards – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, [link] Less common physical exam findings associated with mpox complications can include secondary skin infections, proctitis, bronchopneumonia, diarrhea and dehydration, eye-related issues, and, in very rare cases, encephalitis. A review of cutaneous anthrax and its outcome.

CDC 59

CDC Documentation/Coding Infectious Diseases Dehydration 59