EMDocs

JUNE 22, 2024

Answer : Amniotic fluid embolism Epidemiology: Incidence of 1:15,200 to 1:53,400 1 7% occur during labor Causes approximately 14% of all maternal peripartum death in United States Current fatality rate 13-60% 1-4 Risk factors: Advanced maternal age, amniocentesis, cesarean delivery, eclampsia, medical induction of labor, placental pathology, diabetes, (..)

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EMS Resuscitation Blood Transfusions Seizures 95

Taming the SRU

APRIL 10, 2023

UDS : positive for amphetamines, benzodiazepines, fentanyl, THC EKG : Normal sinus rhythm, incomplete right bundle branch block, normal axis, normal intervals. He was given an intravenous fluid bolus with minimal improvement in his blood pressure, but remained alert. Diagnostics WBC : 8.6 Plt : 190 Na : 136 K : 4.4 TSH : 18.04

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EKG/ECG Fluid Resuscitation Administration Emergency Department 52

EMDocs

MAY 15, 2024

ECG: Evaluate for ischemia, right heart strain. Fluid management Goal is euvolemia Dehydration – needs IV fluid resuscitation. Hypervolemia – leads to pulmonary edema: Consider diuresis If euvolemic – start maintenance fluids of D5 in 0.45%NS Overestimates arterial oxygen saturation.

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Blood Transfusions Fluid Resuscitation Dehydration Ultrasounds 77

EMDocs

MAY 28, 2024

ECG: Evaluate for ischemia, right heart strain. Fluid management Goal is euvolemia Dehydration – needs IV fluid resuscitation. If euvolemic – start maintenance fluids of D5 in 0.45%NS Overestimates arterial oxygen saturation. Up to 3x less accurate in black patients. times maintenance.

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Blood Transfusions Fluid Resuscitation Dehydration Ultrasounds 75

ACEP Now

OCTOBER 29, 2024

In such cases, would you wait for a lactate, white blood cell count, bandemia, or other diagnostics to confirm a source of infection before starting antibiotics, fluid resuscitation, and/or pressors? In this study, clinical gestalt is not only fast, but accurate for the benefit of timely resuscitation and intervention.

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Emergency Department Mass Casualty Incidents Documentation/Coding Sepsis 59

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2016

An immediate 12-lead EKG was obtained: There is ST elevation in leads aVR and V1, with marked ST depression in I, II, III, aVF, V3-V6. In addition, the patient received 750 mL of fluid resuscitation with transient improvement of blood pressure. What should be done? Should the cath lab be activated?

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EKG/ECG Shock Fluid Resuscitation Documentation/Coding 52

ACEP Now

MARCH 14, 2024

1,4-5 Thus, an electrocardiogram (ECG) and cardiac monitoring should be performed for unstable, electrical injury patients. Treatment for burns should focus on fluid resuscitation as appropriate based on your institution’s burn protocol per Brooke, Parkland, Rule of 10s etc. His ECG was unremarkable.

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Burns Fluid Resuscitation EKG/ECG EMS 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2010

He had this ECG recorded. He was rushed by residents into our critical care room with a diagnosis of STEMI, and they handed me this ECG: There is sinus tachycardia with ST elevation in II, III, and aVF, as well as V4-V6. But, remember, we do not evaluate and treat ECGs, we evaluate and treat patients. The K returned at 6.9

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EKG/ECG Dehydration Fluid Resuscitation Sepsis 52

Taming the SRU

AUGUST 25, 2023

to 1 mcg/kg/hour procedural sedation loading dose: 0.5-1 1 mcg/kg over 10 minutes followed by continuous infusion: 0.2

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Seizures Fractures EKG/ECG Resuscitation 74

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

ECG – May show tachycardia or rate related ST depressions Laboratory evaluation: CBC w/ differential – may reveal leukocytosis with left shift CMP, Lipase – can reveal alternative intra-abdominal diagnoses as well as show findings of end-organ hypoperfusion (elevated serum creatinine, transaminitis, etc.)

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Operations Radiology Radiology Fluid Resuscitation 66

Mind The Bleep

DECEMBER 31, 2023

For IV fluid requirements, be gentle and cautious, especially in dialysis patients. Again, ask your registrar or consultant if you are unsure about fluid resuscitation/balance/maintenance in renal patients. or the patient is symptomatic or shows signs of hypokalaemia (ECG changes, weakness, arrhythmias).

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Fluid Resuscitation Hospitals Sepsis EKG/ECG 52

ACEP Now

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

This patient’s syncope is most likely due to metabolic disruptions and fluid-status physiology; nevertheless, assessment of cardiogenic etiologies through an EKG, troponin, and cardiac risk factors should be considered as appropriate.

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Seizures Fluid Resuscitation Poisoning EKG/ECG 52

EMDocs

JULY 19, 2023

8 As always, remember to correct electrolyte abnormalities and provide fluid resuscitation as indicated. Mercury, in all forms, reacts with sulfhydryl groups in intracellular sites ultimately interfering with multiple enzymatic processes.

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Poisoning Fluid Resuscitation Administration Seizures 65

PHEM Cast

APRIL 10, 2016

The control group received many similar treatments as the ‘intervention’ group (just not full protocolised EGDT) highlighting that with good sepsis care (fluid resuscitation, close monitoring, early appropriate antibiotic administration), mortality can be reduced. Academic Emergency Medicine. 2011 Aug 30;18(9):934–40. 2014 Oct 28;:1–9.

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Sepsis Fluid Resuscitation Resuscitation Emergency Department 52

EB Medicine

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Jeff: Next, make sure that all patients with high voltage injuries have an EKG and continuous cardiac monitoring. Those with low voltage injuries and a normal EKG do not require monitoring. Nachi: Additionally, for those with severe electrical injuries, an IV should be placed and fluid resuscitation should begin.

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Emergency Department Burns EKG/ECG Shock 40

EMDocs

OCTOBER 7, 2023

neurologic damage and thrombosis) 20,21 Resuscitation Lactated ringers > Normal saline due to reduced need for urinary alkalinization 22 Place foley and target urine output >300 mL/hr Electrolyte abnormalities Hyperkalemia: Obtain an ECG Stabilization: Calcium gluconate 2 g over 5-10 min.

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EMS Fluid Resuscitation Fractures Resuscitation 73

EMDocs

JANUARY 20, 2024

ECG shows ST-segment elevation in V3-V6 only with depression in aVR. Initial vital signs include BP of 157/80, HR of 96, RR 14, SpO2 of 97% on RA, T 37.5. On exam, she is clutching her chest and is in acute distress due to pain with no other remarkable findings. Initial troponin is mildly elevated.

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EMS Fluid Resuscitation Shock EKG/ECG 74

EMDocs

DECEMBER 16, 2023

A 12-lead EKG shows sinus tachycardia but is otherwise normal. Triage vital signs include BP 80/40 mm Hg, HR 154 bpm, T 41C rectal, RR 28 breaths per minute, saturation 94% on room air. The patient is agitated, not oriented, and becoming combative with ED staff. Temps greater than 41.5C Temps greater than 41.5C

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Hyperthermia / Hypothermia EMS Stroke Seizures 68