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.

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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.

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EB Medicine

OCTOBER 1, 2018

This month, we’ll be talking Updates and Controversies in the Early Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock. For those listening, my hospital probably looks a little bit like yours. Roughly half of in-hospital mortality is associated with septic in some fashion. At our hospital in northern Manhattan they like to breath around 18.

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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. Severe Sepsis in Pre-Hospital Emergency Care. 2009;13(5):R167.

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EMDocs

JANUARY 11, 2025

2, 8-10, 14 The clinical symptoms range from vague abdominal pain to florid septic shock and peritonitis secondary to bowel perforation. If sepsis or septic shock is present, aggressive fluid resuscitation and empiric antibiotics covering intra-abdominal flora should be administered.

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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!

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Northwestern EM Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The ATHOS-3 trial in 2017 explored the efficacy of angiotensin II as a vasopressor for severe vasodilatory shock. 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.

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Mind The Bleep

OCTOBER 29, 2024

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

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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.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2016

In addition, the patient received 750 mL of fluid resuscitation with transient improvement of blood pressure. Author continued : STE in aVR is often due to left main coronary artery obstruction (OR 4.72), and is associated with in-hospital cardiovascular mortality (OR 5.58). If you can use Doppler, then you can diagnose it.

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PulmCCM

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Septic sheep randomized to early, rapid volume resuscitation had greater vasopressor requirements 12 hours after initial fluid bolus. It is suggested that rapid, fluid resuscitation generates an abrupt rise in atrial natriuretic peptide, shears the glycocalyx which then impairs vascular reactivity.

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RebelEM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

This systematic review and meta-analysis attempts to elucidate whether a more conservative fluid resuscitation approach is warranted in volume sensitive sepsis patients, such as those with congestive heart failure (CHF). Outcomes: Primary Outcome: In-hospital mortality. Am J Emerg Med. 2023;73:34-39. 2.89, p = 0.01.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Was the patient thrown from the source (suggestive of DC shock and may result in further blunt force trauma)? Children, especially toddlers, may insert objects into outlets, leading to shocks or burns. Electrical devices used near water sources can cause severe shocks. Was the voltage high or low (as below)?

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EMDocs

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Septic shock is high on the differential diagnosis for this patient’s presentation. Introduction Sepsis and septic shock are life-threatening conditions characterized by severe systemic inflammation and organ dysfunction due to a dysregulated host response to infection. What are the most up-to-date guidelines for managing this patient?

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EMDocs

JULY 17, 2023

Measures to optimize the patient for surgical intervention and treat shock, including antibiotics and fluid resuscitation, are associated with improved outcomes in these patients. 13 Depending on the hospital staffing, this may be a gastroenterology consult or a surgical consult.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Epidemiology in Australia In Australia, the reported prevalence of neonatal hypotension in preterm infants is like that in the UK, with around 20-30% of very low birth weight infants experiencing significant hypotension during their initial hospital stay. Effective management of MAS will often result in the stabilization of blood pressure.

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EMDocs

OCTOBER 5, 2024

They are found primarily in hospital specimens but are increasing in frequency in samples from the community. Management 9-12 Patients such receive standard resuscitation care including: Antipyretics such as Tylenol (650-1000 mg PO), Ibuprofen (600 mg PO), or Toradol (15mg IV). IV fluid resuscitation as needed.

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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

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 3, 2024

The Bubble Wrap Plus is a monthly paediatric Journal Club reading list from Professor Jaan Toelen (University Hospitals Leuven) and Dr Anke Raaijmakers (Sydney Children’s Hospital). Respiratory Syncytial Virus-Associated Hospitalizations in Children <5 Years: 2016-2022. Can’t get enough of Bubble Wrap? 2024 Jun 25.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MAY 5, 2022

Fluid resuscitation was initiated. A few days later an ECG was repeated which showed normal sinus rhythm with no further hyperkalemia findings: After a 3-week hospitalization for acute renal failure, hyperkalemia, and compartment syndrome, the patient was discharged to acute rehab. Here is the initial ED ECG: What do you think?

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EB Medicine

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

It was peer reviewed by Dr. O’Keefe and Dr. Silverberg from Florida State University College of Medicine and Kings County Hospital, respectively. Nachi: Each year, in the US, approximately 10,000 patients present with electrical burns or shocks. Schieche from the Oklahoma University School of Community Medicine. That’s -- high.

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Taming the SRU

MAY 5, 2023

Early Restrictive or Liberal Fluid Management for Sepsis-Induced Hypotension. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa2212663 BACKGROUND Sepsis, including severe sepsis and septic shock, is a frequently encountered condition in the emergency department and carries a high mortality rate. N Engl J Med. 2023;388(6):499-510. 2021, Jarczak, Kluge et al.

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ACEP Now

MARCH 14, 2024

Electrical injuries—excluding lightning injuries—account for roughly 10,000 nonfatal shock incidents a year and 500 deaths a year. Treatment for burns should focus on fluid resuscitation as appropriate based on your institution’s burn protocol per Brooke, Parkland, Rule of 10s etc. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, Maryland.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JUNE 15, 2018

Implementation of a Novel Algorithm to Decrease Unnecessary Hospitalizations in Patients Presenting to a Community Emergency Department With Atrial Fibrillation. AEM June 2018 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Morgenstern is an emergency physician and the Director of Simulation Education at Markham Stouffville Hospital in Ontario.

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Mind The Bleep

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

There could be any number of reasons for this but some examples are: they have severe D&V and aren’t keeping fluids down, or because they are pre or post-op, or have presented very unwell and need fluid resuscitation. How much fluid? saline + 5% dextrose or plasma-lyte 148 + 5% dextrose. 0 5 5 4 0 Calcium 2.1-2.6

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EMDocs

JANUARY 20, 2024

Symptoms of heart failure and cardiogenic shock may develop in more severe cases. Answer: Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy 1-18 Background: Also known as transient apical ballooning syndrome, apical ballooning cardiomyopathy, stress-induced cardiomyopathy, stress cardiomyopathy, Gebrochenes-Herz syndrome, and broken-heart syndrome.

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EMDocs

MARCH 11, 2024

Inspection of the canister showed approximately ten liters of nearly odorless watery fluid containing flecks of mucus (“rice-water” stools) consistent with cholera infection. The clinical picture of this patient was consistent with hypovolemic shock secondary to acute cholera infection. Trop Med Infect Dis. 2023;8(3):169.

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EMDocs

JANUARY 20, 2025

Patients were enrolled in these trials if they had signs of shock, with mortality ranging from 18-29%. One of the hallmarks of sepsis care, based on the Rivers 2001 17 trial and still recommended by the latest SCCM guidelines is early detection of sepsis and initiation of early resuscitation. Similar to Andrews et al., Inwald et al.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

He has been started on timely broad-spectrum antibiotics according to hospital protocol. Watching these signs, you pause he’s had 60ml/kg as fluid boluses, but what do you do with these signs? Volume resuscitation has historically been the first-line therapy for patients in septic shock. Is more fluid the answer?

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