Northwestern EM Blog

MAY 9, 2022

For this reason, carbidopa/levodopa should never be discontinued during hospital admission - or ED boarding. [1] The most acute cause of death from NMS is hyperthermia, which is induced both by D2 receptor antagonism leading to rigidity and impaired thermoregulation from the striatum and hypothalamus. References 1. 12 March 2015.

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Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Fluid Resuscitation Psychiatric Administration 52

ACEP Now

OCTOBER 3, 2023

There are at least 600 TBI-related hospitalizations and 175 TBI-related deaths per day. 2,3 TBI outcomes are profoundly linked to the timing and quality of care provided before patients reach the hospital. Hypotensive patients should be treated with blood products and/or isotonic fluids in the prehospital setting.

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Fluid Resuscitation Documentation/Coding Resuscitation EMS 98

EMDocs

MAY 28, 2024

Fluid management Goal is euvolemia Dehydration – needs IV fluid resuscitation. If euvolemic – start maintenance fluids of D5 in 0.45%NS Consider risk factors for multi-drug resistant microbes: Recent IV antibiotics Hospitalization within 90 days. Decreases splinting and improves tidal volumes.

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Blood Transfusions Fluid Resuscitation Dehydration Ultrasounds 88

Mind The Bleep

DECEMBER 19, 2023

It is also vital to do a fluid balance assessment. Majority of DKA patients are in a fluid deficit and present acutely with shock. Therefore, they require fluid resuscitation to restore blood pressure, correct the ketonemia and electrolyte abnormalities, and oliguria. This is done with an initial bolus of 10ml/kg 0.9%

Dehydration 98

Dehydration Fluid Resuscitation Shock Resuscitation 98

Don't Forget the Bubbles

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

This should include early identification of life-threatening injuries, targeted fluid resuscitation using blood products, pain management, then eventual safeguarding and psychological support. Establish IV access for potential fluid resuscitation. You feel the patient needs fluid resuscitation.

Domestic Violence 59

Domestic Violence Fluid Resuscitation Head Injuries Sexual Assault 59

ACEP Now

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Fluid resuscitation will likely be warranted, and with crystalloid solution is most appropriate. 6,7 Hypothermia is classified as: Mild: Core body temperature less than 35 degrees Celsius (less than 95 degrees Fahrenheit) Moderate: Core body temperature 30 degrees Celsius–32 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit–89.6

Pediatrics 52

Pediatrics Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Emergency Department Resuscitation 52

Mind The Bleep

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Establish IV access and begin fluid resuscitation with 250ml boluses of 0.9% Exposure Expose the patient in a systematic manner while keeping remaining body areas covered e.g. 1 limb at a time, to reduce the risk of hypothermia. First aid done pre-hospital. Assess pupillary reaction to light.

Burns 52

Burns Fluid Resuscitation PPE Resuscitation 52