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

Another study found a 1-year post Roux-en-y ED visit rate of 31% and yet another found that 25% of these patients will require admission within 2 years of surgery. Jeff: Well that’s kind worrisome. Which again reiterates why this is such an important topic for us as EM clinicians to be well-versed in.

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department Sepsis Operations Dehydration 40

Don't Forget the Bubbles

MAY 15, 2023

Previously well child? “ Pregnancy was uncomplicated and he was well after birth. Physical examination: Joey is well-grown. It usually affects children between 18 months and five years old, who are otherwise well with average growth, development and physical exam. Pregnancy was uncomplicated, and he was well after birth.

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. High Treatment Success Rates : Many infections respond well to treatment, leading to positive outcomes and patient recoveries.

Infectious Diseases 52

Infectious Diseases Research Outcomes Patient Safety 52