Taming the SRU

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Providers should use ultrasound as early as possible to evaluate for cardiac dysfunction, pulmonary edema, and fluid status. They tend to be hypertensive, tachycardic, tachypneic, and hypoxic. Do not always appear volume overloaded on exam. Early recognition and prompt treatment is key.

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Leadership EMS Pediatrics Stroke 94

All Ohio EM

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Dr. Mike Pallaci covered endovascular therapy for stroke with a quick review of some very relevant studies that put endovascular therapy on the map. Based on data from MR CLEAN, merely 1/110 screened strokes would meet inclusion criteria. Third, POCUS (point-of-care ultrasound) is your friend. Image from R.E.B.E.L

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EMS Stroke Leadership Documentation/Coding 52

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

2 Outcomes of patients presenting with ischemic stroke who received MRI as initial imaging modality have demonstrated similar outcomes to those with initial CTA, with Kim et al. Stroke Authors’ Recommendation: CTA head/neck should be acquired in patients with stroke symptoms presenting within 24 hours of symptom onset.

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