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But Can You Just PO?

Taming the SRU

Fluid management in the Emergency Department (ED) is crucial in the adequate resuscitation of the acutely ill and decompensating patient. Patients present to the ED with hypovolemia secondary to a plethora of causessome requiring IV fluid resuscitation and others requiring none. Emerg Med Australas 2013;25(6):52734.

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Grand Rounds Recap 3.20.24

Taming the SRU

Visiting lecturer: structural leadership - taming the sru - r4 sim and oral boards “Innovation Meets the Bedside: The Evolution of New Models of Emergency Care Delivery” WITH dr. ben bassin “What problem are you trying to solve?”

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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 86 Tricky Cases Part 2

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Episode 86: Tricky Cases Part 2 Case 3: 56-year-old female with history of seizures, actively seizing, EMS called. On ED arrival GCS is 3, there are rapid eye movements to the right but no other apparent seizure activity. Airway plan discussed with resuscitation team. They administer two doses of 10 mg midazolam IM.

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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 84: Capnography

EMDocs

Capnography in the Emergency Department: A Review of Uses, Waveforms, and Limitations. J Emerg Med. Capnography for the nonintubated patient in the emergency setting. Ann Emerg Med. Predictive value of capnography for suspected diabetic ketoacidosis in the emergency department. West J Emerg Med.

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ToxCard: Iron

EMDocs

Characterized by hypovolemia, vasodilation, reduced cardiac output, hyperventilation, elevated temperature, seizure, coma, and cardiovascular collapse. Consider intubation for patients with airway compromise, respiratory failure, altered mental status, or seizure. 5 Seizure: IV benzodiazepine first line, barbiturates as second line.

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Managing raised intracranial pressure in severe traumatic brain injury – the basics

Don't Forget the Bubbles

What neuroprotective measures can we undertake in the emergency department? After a traumatic brain injury, all children and young people should have a C-ABCDE rapid assessment for life-threatening injuries (as per ATLS guidelines) focussed on trauma resuscitation and stabilisation, followed by a secondary assessment.

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SGEM#195: Some Like It Hot – ED Temperature and ICU Survival

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

Fever in the Emergency Department Predicts Survival of Patients With Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock Admitted to the ICU. Guest Skeptic: Jesse Spurr works as a Nurse Educator in the Emergency Department at Redcliffe Hospital in Australia. Case: You are working night shift in the emergency department.

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