EMDocs

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Characterized by hypovolemia, vasodilation, reduced cardiac output, hyperventilation, elevated temperature, seizure, coma, and cardiovascular collapse. Ferrous sulfate tablets are radiopaque and can be visualized on radiographs, however not all preparations are radiopaque (pediatric chewable and liquid preparations). 2 L/hr in adults.

Poisoning 93

Poisoning Fluid Resuscitation Seizures Resuscitation 93

Taming the SRU

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Fluid management in the Emergency Department (ED) is crucial in the adequate resuscitation of the acutely ill and decompensating patient. Patients present to the ED with hypovolemia secondary to a plethora of causessome requiring IV fluid resuscitation and others requiring none.

Dehydration 84

Dehydration Fluid Resuscitation Administration Resuscitation 84

ACEP Now

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Confounders to the GCS such as seizure and post-ictal phase, ingestions and drug overdose, as well as medications administered in the prehospital setting that impact GCS score should be documented. Hypotensive patients should be treated with blood products and/or isotonic fluids in the prehospital setting.

Fluid Resuscitation 98

Fluid Resuscitation Documentation/Coding Resuscitation EMS 98

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 Infectious: bacterial or viral pneumonia ( M. pneumoniae, C. times maintenance.

Blood Transfusions 96

Blood Transfusions Fluid Resuscitation Dehydration Ultrasounds 96

Taming the SRU

JANUARY 12, 2024

pediatric small groups WITH our cchmc colleagues Dermatologic emergencies Children can present with a wide range of rashes, many of which are benign, however identifying concerning rashes is very important. Use your resources to differentiate scary from benign! Children are not just small adults!

Fluid Resuscitation 59

Fluid Resuscitation Pediatrics Sepsis Shock 59

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 There are a variety of triggers, including infection (most common in pediatric patients), fat embolism, vaso-occlusive pain crisis, pulmonary embolism, and others.

Blood Transfusions 93

Blood Transfusions Fluid Resuscitation Dehydration Ultrasounds 93

EMDocs

JULY 30, 2024

Shortly after this, he began vomiting, and developed a tonic clonic seizure. There was no prodromal illness, recent trauma, polyuria or polydipsia, family history of seizure disorder or diabetes. Treat the DKA as you would with any other patient; insulin, appropriate fluid resuscitation, and electrolyte repletion.

Poisoning 70

Poisoning Seizures Fluid Resuscitation Pediatrics 70