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EM@3AM: Stercoral Colitis

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Well keep it short, while you keep that EM brain sharp. A 73-year-old female is brought in by EMS for abdominal pain, vomiting, and weakness for two days. 2-4, 6 If there is a concern for perforation or sepsis, surgical consultation, blood cultures, empiric antibiotics, and fluids are recommended.

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EM@3AM: Leukopenia

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Well keep it short, while you keep that EM brain sharp. PCP Pneumonia, Sepsis) can be discharged with initiation of Antiretroviral Therapy in consultation with Infectious Disease (ID) physician with full ID evaluation outpatient. Disposition is based on overall clinical presentation, inciting etiology, and consultant evaluation.

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Congestive Heart Failure and Sepsis: A Closer Look at Fluid Management

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For those with sepsis, the administration of intravenous fluids (IVF) at the volumes recommended in the Surviving Sepsis Campaign (SSC) requires careful consideration of an individual’s chronic medical conditions and subsequent sensitivity to IVF. Am J Emerg Med. 2023;73:34-39. The authors searched Embase, PubMed, and Scopus.

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EM@3AM: Amniotic Fluid Embolism

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We’ll keep it short, while you keep that EM brain sharp. According to EMS, she was in labor at home and delivered the newborn shortly after they had loaded her into the ambulance. A 37-year-old G5P4 at 33 weeks presents to the ED after being brought in by ambulance. She had a precipitous delivery while the ambulance was pulling in.

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REBEL Cast Ep116: The CLOVERS Trial – Restrictive vs Liberal Fluids in Sepsis-Induced Hypotension

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Background: IV fluids are part of the standard resuscitation bundle in septic shock, however it is unclear if they provide a significant benefit. Early Restrictive or Liberal Fluid Management for Sepsis-Induced Hypotension. Liberal: 14.9% Estimated Difference: -0.9%; 95% CI 04.4 Liberal: 14.9% Estimated Difference: -0.9%; 95% CI 04.4

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EM@3AM: Bacterial Tracheitis

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We’ll keep it short, while you keep that EM brain sharp. Blood cultures: Blood cultures are rarely positive; however, should be obtained if suspicion for sepsis is present or if the patient is immunocompromised. [2][3] link] The post EM@3AM: Bacterial Tracheitis appeared first on emDOCs.net - Emergency Medicine Education.

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EM@3AM: Endometritis

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We’ll keep it short, while you keep that EM brain sharp. Incidence, treatment and outcome of peripartum sepsis. The post EM@3AM: Endometritis appeared first on emDOCs.net - Emergency Medicine Education. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1985 Dec 1;153(7):737-9. doi: 10.1016/0002-9378(85)90335-7. PMID: 4073137. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand.

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