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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 103: Thermal Burn Injury

EMDocs

Fluid resuscitation target and fluid Fluid resuscitation is one of the most important parts of management; goal is to increase intravascular volume and ensure end organ perfusion. Calculating fluid resuscitation: Parkland formula: 4 mL X % TBSA X weight in kilograms. Total amount over 24 hours.

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Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome

Northwestern EM Blog

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. Any life-threatening hyperthermia should be treated immediately with an ice bath.[2] Therefore, fluid resuscitation and maintenance are important.

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CICM Second Part Exam Practice SAQs 22082024

Intensive Blog

Outline the initial assessment of severe burns injury, including how you will calculate fluid resuscitation requirements. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using pulse oximetry to target oxygen therapy (50%) What SpO2 targets do you use in ICU patients and why? (50%) 50%) Oxygen saturation targets in critical care Q2.

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Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Paediatrics

Mind The Bleep

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%

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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 101: Acute Chest Syndrome Part 2

EMDocs

Fluid management Goal is euvolemia Dehydration – needs IV fluid resuscitation. If euvolemic – start maintenance fluids of D5 in 0.45%NS Hypothermia, hypotension, and vasoconstriction may affect pulse oximetry reading, which is based on light absorption from fingertip blood flow. times maintenance.

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Brain Trauma Guidelines for Emergency Medicine

ACEP Now

Fluid Resuscitation Intravenous fluids should be administered in the prehospital setting to treat hypotension and/or limit hypotension to the shortest duration possible. Hypotensive patients should be treated with blood products and/or isotonic fluids in the prehospital setting.

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Major Trauma – Injuries by Assault

Don't Forget the Bubbles

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.