PulmCCM

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Fever in the ICU: Guideline Update The Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) and the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) issued an interim update to their 2008 recommendations for the management of fever in the ICU. Ultrasound can quickly and more accurately identify significant biliary disease (e.g.,

Best Practices 111

Best Practices Ultrasounds Infectious Diseases Sepsis 111

Taming the SRU

AUGUST 30, 2023

Spinal Infection: According to the Infectious Disease Society of America’s (IDSA) 2015 guidelines for native vertebral osteomyelitis, CRP and ESR in the setting of protracted back pain have sensitivities ranging from 94 to 100% for ruling out infection and malignancy in these patients. days (secondary endpoint) [51].

Infectious Diseases 87

Infectious Diseases Sepsis Emergency Department Point-of-Care Testing 87

Don't Forget the Bubbles

APRIL 22, 2024

Occasionally, lacrimal probing does not work, and an operation is needed. Sepsis: The spread of infection through the bloodstream, known as sepsis, is a critical condition that can lead to organ failure and death if not promptly treated. Current Infectious Disease Reports. BMC ophthalmology. 2021 Dec;21(1):1-7.

Infectious Diseases 85

Infectious Diseases Sepsis Pediatrics Operations 85

Northwestern EM Blog

JUNE 16, 2024

Myocardial Infarction Medication Sinus node dysfunction Infectious Disease Hypothermia Metabolic Abnormalities (hypothyroidism, hyperkalemia, ect.) For example, hypothyroidism, adrenal insufficiency, sepsis, neuromuscular disease, malnutrition, thiamine deficiency, hypoglycemia can all lead to hypothermia [11-13].

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 52

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Infectious Diseases Stroke Poisoning 52

Mind The Bleep

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Always consider management as per ATLS protocol and SEPSIS 6 if relevant. Pathophysiology and burden of infection in patients with diabetes mellitus and peripheral vascular disease: focus on skin and soft-tissue infections. Regular medications. Ensure the wound has been adequately washed out. link] Quinn, J. McDermott, D.,

Fractures 52

Fractures Infectious Diseases Documentation/Coding Hospitals 52

ACEP Now

MARCH 6, 2024

7 The operators involved in the trial were mostly emergency medicine residents or critical care fellows, but this fact does not diminish the generalizability of these observations. The Right Way to Airway Video largyngoscopy (VL) is simply, in most situations, the better tool for the job. percent to 38.3

Research 52

Research Airway Management Stroke Outcomes 52

EMDocs

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Introduction Sepsis and septic shock are life-threatening conditions characterized by severe systemic inflammation and organ dysfunction due to a dysregulated host response to infection. 3,4 Prompt recognition and management of sepsis and septic shock are paramount for the ED clinician. vs. 0.91), positive predictive value (0.27

Sepsis 65

Sepsis Fluid Resuscitation Resuscitation Shock 65