ACEP Now

JANUARY 4, 2025

Medical anti-shock trousers (MAST) being applied for a trauma patient and a Datascope cardiac monitor in use during traumatic full arrest. Notice the use of the medical anti-shock trousers and the ECG machine. They can be ship doctors, go on mountain treks, work in forensics, or be a part of a S.W.A.T. Click to enlarge.)

Forensics 52

Forensics Urgent Care Hospitals Emergency Department 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

In trauma patients, the primary sources of bleeding are external haemorrhage (blood on the floor), chest, abdomen, pelvis, and long bones in paediatrics brain is also included (infants with open sutures can bleed a significant amount intracranially) Shock The most common cause in trauma is haemorrhage.

Domestic Violence 59

Domestic Violence Fluid Resuscitation Head Injuries Sexual Assault 59

EMDocs

JANUARY 6, 2025

Based on available hospital resources, the patient is treated for septic shock secondary to pneumonia and an infected wound using broad-spectrum antibiotics and IV crystalloid fluids. She is sent to the medical ward after three days in the ED with the diagnoses of resolving septic shock, severe malaria, and AKI.

Infectious Diseases 75

Infectious Diseases CDC PPE Rapid Diagnostic Testing 75