Intensive Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

A 50-year-old man with sepsis has a suspected underlying diagnosis of melioidosis. 3 marks) Outline the treatment of sepsis due to melioidosis. (5 Regarding patient consent for invasive procedures: What are the requirements for consent to be valid? noise, bystanders). De-escalation Physical Restraint Chemical Restraint Q2.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 52

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Psychiatric Forensics PPE 52

EMDocs

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The goal of MMI-LFL is to improve patient safety, educate physicians and reduce the cost and stress of medical malpractice lawsuits. Sepsis is diagnosed and antibiotics started for the first time. High level amputation is considered, but she dies of sepsis and multiorgan failure on hospital day 7. It reveals a 7.5

Documentation/Coding 93

Documentation/Coding Hospitals Sepsis Infectious Diseases 93

Taming the SRU

MAY 5, 2023

Early Restrictive or Liberal Fluid Management for Sepsis-Induced Hypotension. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa2212663 BACKGROUND Sepsis, including severe sepsis and septic shock, is a frequently encountered condition in the emergency department and carries a high mortality rate. N Engl J Med. 2023;388(6):499-510. 2018, Kuttab, Lykins et al.

Sepsis 52

Sepsis Shock Administration Resuscitation 52

EB Medicine

JULY 8, 2019

Leakage from the staple line typically presents within the first week, but can present up to 35 days, usually with fevers, tachycardia, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting sepsis, or peritonitis. Patients typically present within the first 10 days with abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and the feeling of impending doom. At 6 to 8 mL/kg.

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department Sepsis Operations Dehydration 40

Don't Forget the Bubbles

MAY 15, 2023

Depending on the presenting symptoms, it may be misdiagnosed as a variety of conditions, including psychiatric disorders, e.g. anorexia nervosa , depression, viral illness, post-viral fatigue, acute abdomen, cardiovascular disorders and sepsis. What’s all this fuss about ketones? All of the cases so far have featured ketotic hypoglycaemia.

Wellness 103

Wellness Seizures Hospitals Dehydration 103

Mind The Bleep

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

On one hand, ID specialists may need to provide rapid, critical input to guide sepsis management or advise other specialties in urgent situations. This means no two days are the same, keeping the work both dynamic and rewarding. A Detective’s lens : ID offers an exciting range of levels of acuity.

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Infectious Diseases Research Patient Safety Sepsis 52