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Trauma Resuscitation Updates

RebelEM

CRYSTALLOIDS Too much crystalloid resuscitation in traumatic hemorrhagic shock can increase dilutional coagulopathy, as well as increase morbidity and mortality Bickell WH et al. I recently gave a talk on the initial management of trauma patients with hemorrhagic shock. vs SBP target <90mmHg which resulted in a mortality of 33.4%

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Best Of EAST 2024 #8: Whole Blood And VTE

The Trauma Pro

They cautioned against the use of TXA in the setting of whole-blood resuscitation. Specific ones that come to mind are shock, long bone or spine fractures, and TBI. Reference: Does whole blood resuscitation increase risk for venous thromboembolism in trauma patients? increase in risk. Bottom line: A lot is going on here.

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Targeted Temperature Management in Paediatric Traumatic Brain Injury

Don't Forget the Bubbles

His CT scan showed extensive cranial fractures, traumatic subarachnoid haemorrhage, and intraparenchymal haemorrhage. A 12-year-old boy presents with a significant head injury following a road traffic accident. At the scene, his lowest GCS was 5 (E1V2M2). He went to theatres for an ICP (intra-cerebral pressure) bolt.

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Talking Trauma – London Trauma Conference 2024 Day 2

St. Emlyn

St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed Day 2 of the London Trauma Conference delivered impactful discussions on trauma care innovations, including advanced resuscitation strategies, rib fracture management, and prehospital interventions.

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EM Quick Hits 60 Post-Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage, Post-CABG Infections, Bougie Tips, Pelvic Fracture Bleeds, Debriefing: Why, When & How

Emergency Medicine Cases

Please consider a donation to ensure EM Cases continues to provide you high quality Free Open Access Medical Education here: [link] The post EM Quick Hits 60 Post-Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage, Post-CABG Infections, Bougie Tips, Pelvic Fracture Bleeds, Debriefing: Why, When & How appeared first on Emergency Medicine Cases.

Fractures 101
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Neurogenic Shock in Children

Pediatric EM Morsels

Most commonly caused by fracture or dislocation of vertebrae. While we may allow permissive hypotension in damage control resuscitation of hemorrhagic shock, in neurogenic shock you should maintain an age-appropriate blood pressure. This leads to descending sympathetic tracts being disrupted.

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Basic Fracture Management

Mind The Bleep

Whether you’re interested in orthopaedics or not, knowledge of basic fracture management can be useful in any ED. Examination of a fractured limb Most patients will be in a lot of pain. If the limb is pale and pulseless this needs urgent referral to vascular as well as orthopaedics and the fracture needs reducing immediately.