Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2016

Clinical Course The paramedic activated a “Code STEMI” alert and transported the patient nearly 50 miles to the closest tertiary medical center. In addition, the patient received 750 mL of fluid resuscitation with transient improvement of blood pressure.

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ACEP Now

MARCH 14, 2024

Treatment for burns should focus on fluid resuscitation as appropriate based on your institution’s burn protocol per Brooke, Parkland, Rule of 10s etc. Documentation with coronary arteriography within 12 1/2 hours of the onset of symptoms in two cases (three episodes). Emerg Med Pract. 2018 Nov;20(11):1-20. Am J Cardiol.

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ACEP Now

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

There have been documented cases of overdose, and of note, there is no known antidote. Management of symptoms is the same for all of these, relying upon fluid resuscitation, antiemetics, and electrolyte repletion. Semaglutide has a half-life of approximately one week; as such, it is long-acting and requires supportive measures.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JUNE 10, 2024

The history of necrotising enterocolitis The earliest documented cases resembling Necrotising enterocolitis (NEC) date back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Let’s delve into the significant challenges posed by small bellies: big battles – the not-so-simple case of necrotising enterocolitis.

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EB Medicine

OCTOBER 1, 2018

And sepsis-3 redefined septic shock as “hypotension not responsive to fluid resuscitation” with the added requirement of vasopressors to maintain a MAP greater than or equal to 65 and with a lactate > 2. Let’s start with fluids. Patient’s need adequate fluid resuscitation. So quite a few changes! vasopressin.

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Mind The Bleep

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

There could be any number of reasons for this but some examples are: they have severe D&V and aren’t keeping fluids down, or because they are pre or post-op, or have presented very unwell and need fluid resuscitation. saline + 5% dextrose or plasma-lyte 148 + 5% dextrose.

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Thinking Critical Care

AUGUST 3, 2024

This exclusive event, produced in collaboration with Flosonics Medical, will take place on September 28th, 2024 , in Toronto , Ontario, Canada This masterclass is designed for those who seek a deep dive into the cutting-edge techniques of venous congestion, Doppler ultrasound, and fluid resuscitation.

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RebelEM

DECEMBER 23, 2024

VOE is often complicated by hypovolemia, making fluid administration a common intervention ( Lovett 2017 ). saline (NS) solutions are both isotonic crystalloids widely used for intravenous fluid resuscitation across many contexts and disease states ( Myburgh 2013 ). Lactated Ringer (LR) and 0.9% JAMA Intern Med.

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Taming the SRU

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Additional Treatments for Severe Electrolyte Derangements Severe Hyperuricemia If uric acid 8 mg/dL or 25% increase from baseline develops, then rasburicase should be administered in addition to IV fluid resuscitation. original document created by author of post. for more information visit [link] POST BY Parker maddox, MD Dr.

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