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But Can You Just PO?

Taming the SRU

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.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Vasoactive Drug use in Children with Septic Shock

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Four-year-old Ed is being resuscitated for presumed Invasive Group A Streptococcal Sepsis from tonsilitis. What is Shock? Shock is defined as a type of circulatory failure where lack of oxygen leads to dysfunction of vital organs. The overall goal in managing any cause of shock is to restore oxygen delivery to the organs.

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Which Line is Sublime?

Mount Sinai EM

. – Using the sheath aspect prevents multiple skin punctures/introduction of bacteria Side port : for rapid admin of blood products, IV fluids, or other meds Of note: IV fluids (including blood) can ONLY be administered through the side port tubing via a luer lock connection. Fluid cannot be administered via the main hub.

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IVC Distensibility Index vs Collapsibility Index: Using the Correct Index

RebelEM

13 That is to say nothing of the effect that the type and response to shock has on the individual patients involved in these studies. Simply put, a difference greater than or equal to 12% between the largest and smallest pulse pressure can predict fluid responsiveness. 17 Of course, do not forget your physical exam. Castro R, et al.

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EM@3AM: Stercoral Colitis

EMDocs

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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52 in 52 – #41: The CENSER Trial

EMDocs

mL/kg/hr for 2 consecutive hours OR Decrease in serum lactate by more than 10% from initial level Primary outcome – Early norepinephrine group vs. the control group demonstrated higher rates of shock control at 6 hours: 76.1% vs 48.4% (OR 3.4, vs 48.4% (OR 3.4, vs 48.4% (OR 3.4, vs 48.4% (OR 3.4,

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Chemical Burns

Mind The Bleep

Establish IV access and begin fluid resuscitation with 250ml boluses of 0.9% Sodium Chloride or Hartmanns if indicated, monitoring for signs of shock. This includes adequate pain control, fluid resuscitation, and stabilization of any systemic complications. Check temperature and blood glucose levels.

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