EMDocs

DECEMBER 6, 2024

7 Workup other than serum iron concentration at 4 hours after ingestion not shown to accurately predict clinical outcomes or severity of toxicity. Aggressive fluid resuscitation as patients may be severely hypovolemic from GI symptoms. Radiology in the management of acute iron poisoning. Antiemetics as needed. Hosking CS.

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RebelEM

MAY 25, 2023

vs 3U) but no difference in mortality (Study not powered for this outcome) Clinical Take Home Point: The use of vasopressors is controversial and requires a nuanced approach SUMMARY OF MINIMIZING IATROGENIC INJURY RESTORE PERFUSION VOLUME REPLACEMENT Blood Products >>> Crystalloids Holcomb JB et al. NEJM 1994. [2] NEJM 1994. [2]

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Resuscitation Fluid Resuscitation Head Injuries Shock 145

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. E.g. burns, neurosurgery, interventional radiology. Establish IV access for potential fluid resuscitation.

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Domestic Violence Fluid Resuscitation Head Injuries Sexual Assault 59

EMDocs

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

The time taken to measure serum hemoglobin and hematocrit (B) and await a result would delay definitive surgical control of likely ongoing hemorrhage given this patient’s incomplete response to fluid resuscitation. Spontaneous retroperitoneal hematoma: etiology, characteristics, management, and outcome. J Emerg Med. 2011.06.006.

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EMDocs

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Hemodynamic resuscitation Key Concept: Patients with hemodynamic instability and/or suspected ongoing bleeding should receive intravenous fluid resuscitation with the goal of optimization of blood pressure and heart rate before endoscopic evaluation/intervention. (Conditional recommendation, low-quality evidence).

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