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Pre-Hospital Antibiotics in Sepsis?

RebelEM

Background: Sepsis remains one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality. Prehospital Administration of Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics for Sepsis Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. It is well-established that earlier recognition and treatment can lead to better outcome for these patients . Health Sci Rep 2022.

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EM@3AM: Amniotic Fluid Embolism

EMDocs

We’ll keep it short, while you keep that EM brain sharp. According to EMS, she was in labor at home and delivered the newborn shortly after they had loaded her into the ambulance. .” “Markers of Inflammation and Infection in Sepsis and Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation.” link] j.ajog.2016.03.012

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REBEL Cast Ep116: The CLOVERS Trial – Restrictive vs Liberal Fluids in Sepsis-Induced Hypotension

RebelEM

REBEL Cast Ep116: The CLOVERS Trial – Restrictive vs Liberal Fluids in Sepsis-Induced Hypotension Click here for Direct Download of the Podcast Paper: The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute Prevention and Early Treatment of Acute Lung Injury Clinical Trials Network. Liberal: 14.9% Estimated Difference: -0.9%; 95% CI 04.4

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EM Quick Hits 36 – Surviving Sepsis, Angle Closure Glaucoma, Bougies, Frostbite, Hot/Altered Patient, Central Cord Syndrome

Emergency Medicine Cases

The post EM Quick Hits 36 – Surviving Sepsis, Angle Closure Glaucoma, Bougies, Frostbite, Hot/Altered Patient, Central Cord Syndrome appeared first on Emergency Medicine Cases.

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The Fifth Law Of Trauma – Pediatric

The Trauma Pro

This one applies to anyone who takes care of children, and is particularly important to EMS / prehospital providers and emergency physicians. Bottom line: It’s so easy to go down the sepsis path with sick kids, especially those who can’t talk yet. And another law to end the first week! Any time I give a pediatric talk, I mention it.

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EM@3AM: Brainstem Strokes

EMDocs

We’ll keep it short, while you keep that EM brain sharp. A 74-year-old female with a past medical history of hypertension, diabetes, recent basilar artery stent placement with a 20 pack-year smoking history presents to the ED via EMS for altered mental status and episodes of apnea. Vital signs include BP 168/89, HR 96, T 98.3,

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Finally, a cure fore sepsis: Herbs

First 10 EM

Can herbs cure sepsis?

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