PulmCCM

JANUARY 4, 2022

For example, should a fluid challenge fail to raise stroke volume [SV], a state of physiological preload intolerance exists and additional volume is arguably harmful ; further attempts to increase tissue perfusion might then be best achieved with vasoactives. Download his free textbook here. For what are intravenous fluids diagnostic?

Wellness 40

Wellness Outcomes Sepsis Stroke 40

Sensible Medicine

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

He is a thoughtful well-read cardiologist. JMM Although the skeptical cardiologist questions the value of many procedures and diagnostic tests in cardiology, he remains an enthusiastic advocate of the use of coronary artery calcium (CAC) testing to better personalize each individual's risk of heart attack and stroke.

Stroke 43

Stroke Documentation/Coding Outcomes Wellness 43

PulmCCM

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

As well, while systemic corticosteroids benefitted patients requiring oxygen in the RECOVERY evaluation , in the sub-population of patients without supplemental oxygen requirements, corticosteroids may have been harmful. Download his free textbook here.

Urgent Care 40

Urgent Care Hospitals Stroke Wellness 40

Downeast Emergency Medicine

APRIL 26, 2021

MI or stroke). Secondary outcomes were early head injury related death (within 24 hours after injury), all-cause and cause-specific mortality, disability, vascular occlusive events (MI, stroke, DVT, PE), seizures, complications, neurosurgery, days of ICU care, and adverse events within 28 days. in the TXA group and 9.9%

Head Injuries 52

Head Injuries Administration Outcomes Seizures 52

PulmCCM

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

While more detailed analyses are available for the keen reader [1-3], this brief approach will consider a simplified model first proposed well over a century ago. This is analogous to a left ventricle with constant stroke volume and heart rate, respectively. Download his free textbook here.

Burns 40

Burns Stroke Ultrasounds Wellness 40

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 5, 2023

SCD, therefore, is not only a mechanical disease but there are also many other cellular and plasma factors as well as endothelial interaction that generate chronic inflammation. Recent studies have shown that low-dose ketamine can reduce pain in acute painful crises of sickle cell patients as well as being an opioid-sparing drug.

Blood Transfusions 126

Blood Transfusions Stroke Dehydration Sepsis 126

Mind The Bleep

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Babies in the neonatal unit will typically wait until they are well enough for the examination e.g. NIPE is not performed for baby’s who are ventilated, on CPAP or have lots of different lines inserted. Other important questions to ask: Have they been feeding well? Was the baby head down presentation from 36 weeks onwards?

Documentation/Coding 52

Documentation/Coding Dislocations Ultrasounds Wellness 52