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PTM Journal Club: BVM Ventilation and Refractory Shock in Out-Of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest

EM Ottawa

In this edition of PTM Journal Club explore the impact of bag-valve-mask ventilation as well as the use of lidocaine and/or amiodarone on the survivability of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.

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The ECLS-SHOCK Trial: ECPR in Infarct-Related Cardiogenic Shock

RebelEM

Background: Cardiogenic shock develops in up to 10% of patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and carries a 30 day mortality rate around 50%. Extracorporeal Life Support in Infarct-Related Cardiogenic Shock. Many centers have attempted ECLS to achieve hemodynamic stabilization in this group of patients. Control: 53.4%

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Pre-Hospital Antibiotics in Sepsis?

RebelEM

It is well-established that earlier recognition and treatment can lead to better outcome for these patients . PMID: 35387313 Clinical Question: Do prehospital antibiotics impact 28 day mortality, length of stay in the hospital and ICU length of stay for patients triggering sepsis compared to usual care (No prehospital antibiotics)?

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But Can You Just PO?

Taming the SRU

compared the effects of these two among the acute gastroenteritis children and reported that the use of ORT was associated with shorter hospital stay and increased patient satisfaction. Out of 18 patients receiving ORT, 4 failed to respond well and were escalated to IV therapy. AtherlyJohn et al. A systematic review by Freedman et al.

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Why the sudden shock after a few days of malaise?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

She presented to an outside hospital after several days of malaise and feeling unwell. The VSR is what is causing the cardiogenic shock! As per Dr. Nossen — today's patient concerns an older woman with a several day history of malaise and "not feeling well". At the time of admission, her vital signs were normal.

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Food Protein Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES)

Pediatric EM Morsels

Our patients have varied past medical histories that require us to be well-versed in even the most uncommon disorders (or know where to look things up in a pinch)! Admission to hospital depending on severity of symptoms and need for further hydration Moral of the Morsel Diseases, just like our patients, are unique and varied!

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The NICO Trial: NIV in Comatose Patients with Acute Poisoning

RebelEM

Additionally, intubation can risk hemodynamic instability as well as hypoxemia from the procedure itself. It is unclear, though, if the risks of intubation (including ventilator associated pneumonia) outweighs the benefits.

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