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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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EM@3AM: Amniotic Fluid Embolism

EMDocs

Eclampsia (B) is characterized by the onset of seizures in a woman with preeclampsia (hypertension and proteinuria), but it typically does not present with the sudden onset of respiratory distress and profound hypotension described here. . “Amniotic fluid embolism: diagnosis and management.” link] j.ajog.2016.03.012

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52 in 52 – #41: The CENSER Trial

EMDocs

The median amount of fluids administered between the groups before initiation of NE was not statistically significant (2080 mL vs. 1900 mL). The study was performed when Surviving Sepsis Campaign Guidelines were used, so it was more common to see large volume fluid administration in the setting of sepsis.

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Grand Rounds Recap 1.10.24

Taming the SRU

Often AE-ILD is idiopathic, but treatable causes must be excluded (PNA, PE, volume overload) Treatment for AE-ILD should include antibiotics for CAP coverage (specifically including azithromycin), steroids, and respiratory support; consider opportunistic infection if immunosuppressed as well as diuresis as needed for euvolemia HFNC should be favored (..)

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Grand Rounds Recap 8.9.23

Taming the SRU

bicarb <18mEq/L) ketosis (preferably serum beta-hydroxybutyrate >3mmol/L) Risk factors SGLT2 inhibitor use fasting state ketogenic diet intra-abdominal pathology (AGE, pancreatitis, etc.) to 1 mcg/kg/hour procedural sedation loading dose: 0.5-1 1 mcg/kg over 10 minutes followed by continuous infusion: 0.2

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emDOCs Revamp: Esophageal Perforation

EMDocs

1 , 2 The most common non-iatrogenic cause is spontaneously due to increased intraesophageal pressure, Boerhaave syndrome, from forceful retching, coughing, straining, seizures, or even childbirth (15% of cases). 4 Fluid resuscitation and vasopressor use as appropriate. upper endoscopy, transesophageal echo, etc.).

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Preparing for your First Renal SHO On-Call

Mind The Bleep

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. These require swabs, antibiotics, potentially a sepsis screen and bleeping your registrar / consultant for further advice.