Northwestern EM Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

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. Two classes of vasopressors have been used in the past for hypotension. They are catecholamines and vasopressin-like peptides.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2016

Smith comment: This patient did not have a bedside ultrasound. Had one been done, it would have shown a feature that is apparent on this ultrasound (however, this patient's LV function would not be as good as in this clip): This is recorded with the LV on the right. In fact, bedside ultrasound might even find severe aortic stenosis.

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EKG/ECG Shock Fluid Resuscitation Documentation/Coding 40

Mind The Bleep

DECEMBER 31, 2023

For IV fluid requirements, be gentle and cautious, especially in dialysis patients. Again, ask your registrar or consultant if you are unsure about fluid resuscitation/balance/maintenance in renal patients. Too much fluid may have been taken off in dialysis. Always run renal drug dosing by a pharmacist if you are unsure.

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EB Medicine

OCTOBER 1, 2018

And sepsis-3 redefined septic shock as “hypotension not responsive to fluid resuscitation” with the added requirement of vasopressors to maintain a MAP greater than or equal to 65 and with a lactate > 2. One, lung ultrasound can be really useful to find that occult pneumonia or differentiating pneumonia from CHF.

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EMDocs

DECEMBER 18, 2023

13,14 Fluids Fluid resuscitation is a mainstay of sepsis therapy, as the condition is commonly associated with both absolute and relative hypovolemia. 15 Two changes were elucidated in the 2021 SSC guidelines for fluid resuscitation. Additionally, the recommendation to use a 30 cc/kg bolus was downgraded.

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Sepsis Fluid Resuscitation Resuscitation Shock 75

EMDocs

OCTOBER 7, 2023

neurologic damage and thrombosis) 20,21 Resuscitation Lactated ringers > Normal saline due to reduced need for urinary alkalinization 22 Place foley and target urine output >300 mL/hr Electrolyte abnormalities Hyperkalemia: Obtain an ECG Stabilization: Calcium gluconate 2 g over 5-10 min.

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EMDocs

JULY 17, 2023

3 Point of care ultrasound (POCUS) can be highly sensitive for free fluid and pneumoperitoneum when used by a trained physician in the appropriate patient population. However, a negative plain radiograph should not be used to rule out obstruction and cannot usually determine the etiology of colonic dilatation.

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ACEP Now

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Caring for critically ill patients with limited information requires snap assessments and judgements for timely resuscitation and efficient emergency department throughput. In this study, clinical gestalt is not only fast, but accurate for the benefit of timely resuscitation and intervention. Sound familiar?

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EMDocs

JULY 13, 2024

Evaluate for retained products of conception as etiology Diagnosis Diagnosis of endometritis with at least two of the following: 8 Fever >100.4F

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Thinking Critical Care

AUGUST 3, 2024

This exclusive event, produced in collaboration with Flosonics Medical, will take place on September 28th, 2024 , in Toronto , Ontario, Canada This masterclass is designed for those who seek a deep dive into the cutting-edge techniques of venous congestion, Doppler ultrasound, and fluid resuscitation.

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EB Medicine

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Thankfully, that gentleman was successfully resuscitated despite no bystander CPR, and if you listen carefully, we hope to arm you with the tools to do so similarly. Nachi: Additionally, for those with severe electrical injuries, an IV should be placed and fluid resuscitation should begin. Let’s move on to treatment.

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Intensive Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Other investigations to consider include imaging of the liver with ultrasound and computerised tomography (CT) to assess for any changes to the liver parenchyma or vasculature, such as portal vein thrombosis or Budd Chiari Syndrome (hepatic venous outflow obstruction).

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Poisoning Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Fluid Resuscitation Resuscitation 52

Taming the SRU

MAY 5, 2023

It would be interesting to stratify the doses of vasopressor administration to the few potential adverse events (all of which resolved), or the location of the peripheral line, given the questions raised regarding safety and patency of ultrasound-guided IVs versus non-ultrasound guided-IVs. Crit Care Med 42 (11): 2315-2324. Bauer, M.,

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EMDocs

JANUARY 20, 2024

Bedside ultrasound shows hypokinesis of the basal portion of the left ventricle with an apparent sigmoid-shaped septum and a dilated inferior vena cava. Ultrasound findings can show bulging of the interventricular septum into the LVOT , which can be interpreted as a sigmoid-shaped septum on bedside evaluation. The oral mucosa is moist.

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EMDocs

JANUARY 20, 2025

Sepsis There has been much controversy over the last two decades around the various nuances of volume resuscitation in ED patients with suspected sepsis, much of which goes beyond the scope of this limited review. In lower-resource settings, the evidence is stronger against a liberal approach to volume resuscitation. Andrews et al.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

He has had some additional episodes of hypotension post-intubation, which is treated with further volume resuscitation. Before considering a further fluid bolus, you do a point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS). Watching these signs, you pause he’s had 60ml/kg as fluid boluses, but what do you do with these signs?

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