Emergency Medicine Cases

MARCH 1, 2022

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Sepsis 52

Sepsis EMS Fluid Resuscitation Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

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.

Sepsis 59

Sepsis Shock Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Administration 59

Taming the SRU

APRIL 13, 2023

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.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 52

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Poisoning EKG/ECG Seizures 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JUNE 30, 2023

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.).

Resuscitation 139

Resuscitation Operations Sepsis Pediatrics 139

Don't Forget the Bubbles

OCTOBER 2, 2024

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.

Pediatrics 52

Pediatrics Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Emergency Department Urgent Care 52

Northwestern EM Blog

JANUARY 24, 2022

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.

Anaphylaxis 52

Anaphylaxis Shock Sepsis Resuscitation 52

Mind The Bleep

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

48 hours) to help her through the initial period of sepsis while her antibiotics take time to work. Because she would not be for intubation, they discuss resuscitation status because, naturally, care during- and post-arrest would involve airway support. The patient and team agree to instate a u-DNACPR.

Hospitals 52

Hospitals Resuscitation Fluid Resuscitation Shock 52