EMDocs

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Sepsis is diagnosed and antibiotics started for the first time. High level amputation is considered, but she dies of sepsis and multiorgan failure on hospital day 7. She had no persistent vomiting, was not dehydrated and had no fever. It reveals a 7.5 An I & D of the thigh produces foul-smelling pus.

Documentation/Coding 93

Documentation/Coding Hospitals Sepsis Infectious Diseases 93

EB Medicine

JULY 8, 2019

Leakage from the staple line typically presents within the first week, but can present up to 35 days, usually with fevers, tachycardia, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting sepsis, or peritonitis. Some may present with isolated tachycardia while others may present with profound sepsis – tachycardia, hypotension, and fever. At 6 to 8 mL/kg.

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department Sepsis Operations Dehydration 40

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. Differential Diagnosis of Acute Issues Dehydration Every child will have a minimum daily fluid intake goal to achieve. Consider sepsis and treat it accordingly.

Pediatrics 52

Pediatrics Fractures Dehydration Sepsis 52