EMDocs

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Introduction Sepsis and septic shock are life-threatening conditions characterized by severe systemic inflammation and organ dysfunction due to a dysregulated host response to infection. 3,4 Prompt recognition and management of sepsis and septic shock are paramount for the ED clinician. vs. 0.91), positive predictive value (0.27

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EMDocs

JULY 13, 2024

Incidence, treatment and outcome of peripartum sepsis. Evaluate for retained products of conception as etiology Diagnosis Diagnosis of endometritis with at least two of the following: 8 Fever >100.4F Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1985 Dec 1;153(7):737-9. doi: 10.1016/0002-9378(85)90335-7. PMID: 4073137. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. doi: 10.1034/j.1600-0412.2003.00265.x.

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ACEP Now

OCTOBER 29, 2024

For example, experienced emergency physicians have great clinical gestalt and accuracy to predict sepsis in critically ill patients at just 15 minutes from patient arrival—more so than scoring tools like the qSOFA, MEWs, and even machine-learning trained artificial intelligence models. A testicular ultrasound confirmed restored blood flow.

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Taming the SRU

MAY 5, 2023

Early Restrictive or Liberal Fluid Management for Sepsis-Induced Hypotension. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa2212663 BACKGROUND Sepsis, including severe sepsis and septic shock, is a frequently encountered condition in the emergency department and carries a high mortality rate. N Engl J Med. 2023;388(6):499-510. 2021, Im, Kang et al.

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EB Medicine

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Jeff: And unlike past issues covering more common pathologies, like, say, sepsis, this month’s team reviewed much more literature than just the past 10 years. 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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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. 9 In terms of assessing volume status in general, Joseph et al. 11 A study by Stephan et al. Andrews et al.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

He has received 20ml/kg in 5 to 10ml/kg aliquots in the ED, as his blood pressure keeps dropping, and the ED team is concerned about possible sepsis. He has had some additional episodes of hypotension post-intubation, which is treated with further volume resuscitation. J Ultrasound Med, 2023. How Do We Measure Venous Congestion?

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