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Penetrating chest trauma

Don't Forget the Bubbles

In addition, a flimsy cannula is easily dislodged during ongoing resuscitation and easily clots off. This was a randomised controlled multisite study comparing resuscitation of trauma patients requiring massive transfusion using either 1:1::1 or 1:1:2 ratios of platelets to plasma to red blood cells. to −0.5%]; P  = 0.03.).

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EM Quick Hits 36 – Surviving Sepsis, Angle Closure Glaucoma, Bougies, Frostbite, Hot/Altered Patient, Central Cord Syndrome

Emergency Medicine Cases

The post EM Quick Hits 36 – Surviving Sepsis, Angle Closure Glaucoma, Bougies, Frostbite, Hot/Altered Patient, Central Cord Syndrome appeared first on Emergency Medicine Cases.

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Grand Rounds Recap 4.5.23

Taming the SRU

Vaishnav Hyperthermia: abnormally high body temperature due to thermoregulatory failure Severe hyperthermia: temp greater than 40.5C stent, percutaneous nephrostomy) by urology or IR Hypokalemia evaluate for EKG changes assess for underlying cause and factors that may influence ability to replete (i.e.

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Neonatal Hypotension

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Sepsis: This can induce widespread vasodilation and capillary leak, exacerbating hypotension. Blood Tests: Can help identify underlying causes such as infection (sepsis), anaemia, or electrolyte imbalances. Hypothermia: Newborns, particularly preterm infants, are prone to hypothermia.

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Vasopressor Nonresponse

Northwestern EM Blog

Due to its extremely high morbidity and mortality as well as high healthcare costs, the prompt recognition, diagnosis and resuscitation of shock is key. There is a subset of patients who, despite aggressive conventional resuscitation, have an inadequate hemodynamic response and develop refractory shock. Curr Opin Crit Care. 5) Kerns W.

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Bubble Wrap PLUS – October 2024

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Original clinical studies Prevention of NICU Admission Hypothermia in Moderate- and Late-Preterm Infants. Trends in HIE and Use of Hypothermia in California: Opportunities for Improvement. Corticosteroids for Managing Pediatric Sepsis and Septic Shock: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Pecenka C, et al. Winkler AE, et al.

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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