Emergency Medicine Cases

MAY 21, 2019

Things like inaccurate estimation of burn size, unnecessary endotracheal intubation, over- and under-estimation of fluid resuscitation volumes, inadequate analgesia and inappropriate wound dressings are just some of the issues where a small change to ED practice patterns could have a huge impact on patient care.

Airway Management 52

Airway Management Burns Resuscitation Fluid Resuscitation 52

PulmCCM

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Further, the treating clinician must have deemed either normal saline or balanced crystalloid as appropriate resuscitation options; the patient’s expected-admission to the ICU must have been at least 3 days. The patients were randomized and the trial fluids were double-blinded. A sample size of 8800 was calculated to detect a 2.9%

Fluid Resuscitation 40

Fluid Resuscitation Resuscitation Outcomes Sepsis 40

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

EBM Update: Fluids in Pancreatitis, Hypertriglyceridemic Pancreatitis #1: de-Madaria E, Buxbaum JL, Maisonneuve P, et al; ERICA Consortium. Aggressive or Moderate Fluid Resuscitation in Acute Pancreatitis. cc/kg/hour of LR Control: LR Bolus of 20 cc/kg (regardless of fluid status) followed by 3.0 N Engl J Med.

Fluid Resuscitation 66

Fluid Resuscitation Resuscitation Outcomes Hospitals 66

ACEP Now

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The GCS should be measured after airway, breathing, and circulation are assessed, after a clear airway is established, and after necessary ventilatory or circulatory resuscitation has been performed. There are at least 600 TBI-related hospitalizations and 175 TBI-related deaths per day.

Fluid Resuscitation 98

Fluid Resuscitation Documentation/Coding Resuscitation EMS 98

RebelEM

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

There are also potential harms to large volume fluid resuscitation including progression of pancreatitis and fluid overload with or without respiratory failure. Though the initial recommendation for aggressive fluid resuscitation was not based on substantial evidence, clinicians have been slow to pivot away from this approach.

Administration 52

Administration Fluid Resuscitation Resuscitation Outcomes 52

EMDocs

JUNE 22, 2024

Authors: Kyle Smiley, MD (EM Resident Physician, San Antonio, TX) and Brit Long, MD (@long_brit, EM Attending Physician) // Reviewed by: Alex Koyfman, MD (@EMHighAK, EM Attending Physician, UTSW / Parkland Memorial Hospital); Sophia Görgens, MD (EM Physician, Northwell, NY); Cassandra Mackey, MD (Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, UMass Chan (..)

EMS 96

EMS Resuscitation Blood Transfusions Seizures 96

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

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Judicious fluid resuscitation is critical; patients may become volume-deplete due to fluid loss/oedema secondary to burns. Volume resuscitation in patients with high-voltage electrical injuries. Available from: [link] Part 8: Advanced Challenges in Resuscitation Section 3: Special Challenges in ECC. Resuscitation.

Burns 80

Burns Fluid Resuscitation Shock Resuscitation 80

PulmCCM

MAY 22, 2023

In the TEAM trial conducted by the ANZICS group, 750 ICU patients in 49 hospitals in 6 countries were randomized to either early mobilization or usual care (which usually included in-bed physical therapy). g/kg per day) or usual dose (≥1.2 g/kg per day). At least one expert questioned whether the study was adequately powered.

Fluid Resuscitation 86

Fluid Resuscitation Resuscitation Hospitals Sepsis 86

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Initial patient assessment and hemodynamic resuscitation should be performed simultaneously. DOAC reversal Recommendation: For patients on DOACs, we suggest reversal for the small subset of patients who present with a life-threatening LGIB that does not respond to initial resuscitation and cessation of the anticoagulant alone.

Resuscitation 79

Resuscitation Fluid Resuscitation Hospitals Research 79

EMDocs

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Aggressive fluid resuscitation as patients may be severely hypovolemic from GI symptoms. Case Follow-up: The patient received a fluid resuscitation with 20 mL/kg bolus of normal saline. Iron Ingestion: an Evidence-Based Consensus Guideline for Out-of-Hospital Management. Antiemetics as needed. 2 L/hr in adults.

Poisoning 76

Poisoning Fluid Resuscitation Seizures Resuscitation 76

RebelEM

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Background: DKA is traditionally treated with fluid resuscitation, electrolyte replacement, and intravenous infusions of insulin. Mild to moderate DKA represents a subgroup of patients that often require admission to the ICU due to hospital policies not allowing insulin infusions outside of this clinical setting. tests/hr (0.8

Operations 99

Operations Academics Outcomes Fluid Resuscitation 99

Taming the SRU

MAY 11, 2024

Flood syndrome- start fluids, give antibiotics, consult surgery. Be careful with fluid resuscitation in renal transplant patients who can be at risk for volume overload. Validity Evidence for a Team-Leading Assessment Tool in Pediatric Emergency Resuscitation Using Video Review (Hartwell et al.) What do we do at UC?

Administration 91

Administration Resuscitation Fluid Resuscitation Research 91

EMDocs

MAY 15, 2024

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 Consider risk factors for multi-drug resistant microbes: Recent IV antibiotics Hospitalization within 90 days.

Blood Transfusions 78

Blood Transfusions Fluid Resuscitation Dehydration Ultrasounds 78

EMDocs

AUGUST 17, 2023

Additionally, 80% of patients in the control group required open label NE use indicating that NE was going to be needed in most of these patients regardless of initial resuscitation method. The median amount of fluids administered between the groups before initiation of NE was not statistically significant (2080 mL vs. 1900 mL).

Sepsis 67

Sepsis Shock Resuscitation Fluid Resuscitation 67

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

FEBRUARY 17, 2018

Case: EMS is dispatched to a retirement […] The post SGEM#207: Ahh (Don’t) Push It – Pre-Hospital IV Antibiotics for Sepsis. Clearly something infectious is going on and you wonder if starting antibiotics on route to the hospital would help? Jenn Doyle is a paramedic educator at Middlesex-London Paramedic Service.

Sepsis 40

Sepsis Hospitals Fluid Resuscitation Administration 40

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.

Blood Transfusions 75

Blood Transfusions Fluid Resuscitation Dehydration Ultrasounds 75

Northwestern EM Blog

MAY 9, 2022

For this reason, carbidopa/levodopa should never be discontinued during hospital admission - or ED boarding. [1] Therefore, fluid resuscitation and maintenance are important. Delayed Administration and Contraindicated Drugs Place Hospitalized Parkinson’s Disease Patients at Risk. References 1. 12 March 2015. Juurlink JN.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 52

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Fluid Resuscitation Psychiatric Administration 52

PHEM Cast

APRIL 10, 2016

It is worth noting, that with “Sepsis 3” many of these terms will become out-of-date – but validation work is required… The Rivers’ paper can be accessed here: [link] It was a single centre study which compared standard care with protocolised resuscitation packaged together as early goal-directed therapy (EGDT).

Sepsis 52

Sepsis Fluid Resuscitation Resuscitation Emergency Department 52

Mind The Bleep

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Establish IV access and begin fluid resuscitation with 250ml boluses of 0.9% First aid done pre-hospital. This includes adequate pain control, fluid resuscitation, and stabilization of any systemic complications. Sodium Chloride or Hartmanns if indicated, monitoring for signs of shock.

Burns 52

Burns Fluid Resuscitation PPE Resuscitation 52

ACEP Now

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Caring for critically ill patients with limited information requires snap assessments and judgements for timely resuscitation and efficient emergency department throughput. In this study, clinical gestalt is not only fast, but accurate for the benefit of timely resuscitation and intervention. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, Maryland.

Emergency Department 59

Emergency Department Mass Casualty Incidents Documentation/Coding Sepsis 59

ACEP Now

OCTOBER 11, 2024

3 Once the patient arrives in your emergency department, a rapid review of the patient’s status and results of resuscitative efforts should be performed. Fluid resuscitation will likely be warranted, and with crystalloid solution is most appropriate. Pediatric submersion injuries: emergency care and resuscitation.

Pediatrics 52

Pediatrics Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Emergency Department Resuscitation 52

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Authors: Katey DG Osborne, MD (EM Attending Physician; Tacoma, WA), Rachel Bridwell, MD (EM Attending Physician; Tacoma, WA) // Reviewed by: Alex Koyfman, MD (@EMHighAK, EM Attending Physician, UTSW / Parkland Memorial Hospital) and Brit Long, MD (@long_brit, EM Attending Physician, San Antonio, TX) Welcome to emDOCs revamp!

Operations 67

Operations Radiology Radiology Fluid Resuscitation 67

EMDocs

JUNE 27, 2024

768: Epidemiology of Hospital Based ED Visits due to Sickle Cell Crisis and Acute Chest Syndrome in Kids. This series provides evidence-based updates to previous posts so you can stay current with what you need to know. C or 100.4 2 mcg/kg, max 100 mcg) while obtaining IV access 20 IV/IM ketorolac (1 mg/kg, max 15 mg) Morphine (05-0.1

Pediatrics 75

Pediatrics EMS Dehydration Hospitals 75

Mind The Bleep

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Intensive care units provide the highest-level care for patients within the hospital. At most hospitals, the CCOT service is run by nurses and other advanced healthcare professionals who are very experienced in assessing and looking after unwell patients. Some respiratory wards offer NIV – some renal units offer dialysis.

Hospitals 52

Hospitals Resuscitation Fluid Resuscitation Shock 52

ACEP Now

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

with 350,000 hospitalizations annually and a mortality rate of five to 10 percent. Fluid resuscitation should be initiated. However, a 2017 study of 34 patients suggests that balloon tamponade, when used as a bridge to EGD, improves patient mortality, with 59 percent of patients surviving to hospital discharge.

Best Practices 52

Best Practices Resuscitation Fluid Resuscitation Outcomes 52

Broome Docs

OCTOBER 31, 2022

PMID: 30206143 Less is more when it comes to intravenous fluids de-Madaria E, Buxbaum JL, Maisonneuve P, et al. Aggressive or Moderate Fluid Resuscitation in Acute Pancreatitis. PMID: 36103415 Bottom line: Less is more when it comes to intravenous fluids. 2018 Sep 11;362:k3843. doi: 10.1136/bmj.k3843. N Engl J Med.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 52

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Fluid Resuscitation Seizures Emergency Department 52

EMDocs

JULY 13, 2024

A) Administer ceftriaxone 500 mg IM and doxycycline 100 mg PO B) Consult OB/GYN for incision and drainage C) Establish IV access and administer clindamycin and gentamicin D) Prescribe doxycycline with metronidazole and ensure close OB/GYN follow-up Answer: C Most postpartum infections are identified after hospital discharge.

OB/GYN 64

OB/GYN EMS Sepsis Fluid Resuscitation 64

Northwestern EM Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Severe shock is defined as persistent hypotension requiring vasopressors to maintain a mean arterial pressure of 65mmHg and serum lactate <2 despite adequate volume resuscitation. There’s been some study of angiotensin II in the years since it has landed in our hospital formularies and there has not been robust data supporting its use.

Shock 52

Shock Resuscitation Fluid Resuscitation Sepsis 52

EMDocs

JULY 17, 2023

However, routine labs, including a complete blood count and metabolic panel, can guide resuscitative efforts preoperatively and may identify clinically relevant abnormalities associated with obstruction, including electrolyte changes, renal injury from hypoperfusion, or anemia secondary to underlying malignancy.

Operations 77

Operations EMS Fluid Resuscitation Resuscitation 77

Taming the SRU

APRIL 3, 2023

Cardiac Arrest in Pregnancy 1 in 30,000 pregnancies 800 maternal deaths globally Rates have nearly doubled between 1989 and 2009 Survival to hospital discharge after maternal in-hospital cardiac arrest 58.9% Do not transport to an alternative location.

Blood Transfusions 40

Blood Transfusions Fluid Resuscitation Resuscitation Stroke 40

Taming the SRU

APRIL 10, 2023

HOSPITAL COURSE The patient was initially found to be hypotensive in the Emergency Department with a blood pressure of 87/58 mmHg. He was given an intravenous fluid bolus with minimal improvement in his blood pressure, but remained alert. Her oxygen requirement decreased throughout her hospitalization. Diagnostics WBC : 8.6

EKG/ECG 52

EKG/ECG Fluid Resuscitation Administration Emergency Department 52

EMDocs

JANUARY 11, 2025

If sepsis or septic shock is present, aggressive fluid resuscitation and empiric antibiotics covering intra-abdominal flora should be administered. The two highest predictors of increased mortality in the literature include a large area of colonic involvement >40cm and perforation (32-60% mortality rate).

EMS 72

EMS Sepsis Shock Fluid Resuscitation 72

ACEP Now

MARCH 14, 2024

Treatment for burns should focus on fluid resuscitation as appropriate based on your institution’s burn protocol per Brooke, Parkland, Rule of 10s etc. Dr. Koo is faculty and an emergency physician at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C., Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, Maryland.

Burns 52

Burns Fluid Resuscitation EKG/ECG EMS 52

Mind The Bleep

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Hello, this is Dr so-and-so, renal SHO on call’ Depending on your hospital renal facilities, you are likely to only hold the renal bleep in F2 or above. pneumonia on top of chronic fluid overload / pulmonary oedema secondary to CKD) A pathology completely unrelated to their renal disease, but requiring renal input during admission (e.g.

Fluid Resuscitation 52

Fluid Resuscitation Hospitals Sepsis EKG/ECG 52

EMDocs

JULY 30, 2024

Treat the DKA as you would with any other patient; insulin, appropriate fluid resuscitation, and electrolyte repletion. His neurologic symptoms resolved fully by hospital day 2. Niacin has been used but has a lower bioavailability than nicotinamide and can cause hypotension when given.

Poisoning 56

Poisoning Seizures Fluid Resuscitation Pediatrics 56

EMDocs

JULY 19, 2023

8 As always, remember to correct electrolyte abnormalities and provide fluid resuscitation as indicated. In short, there is not a whole lot of evidence to support this, but if patient has had a recent ingestion and is not altered, you can consider gastrointestinal decontamination with AC.

Poisoning 66

Poisoning Fluid Resuscitation Administration Seizures 66