Mount Sinai EM

OCTOBER 2, 2023

L/hr Central Line 5 Fr PICC/Port: 1.75 L/hr 7 Fr TLC 16G distal port: 1.9 L/hr 7 Fr TLC 18G proximal port: 3.4 L/hr 12 Fr HD: 23.7 Fr Cordis/introducer sheath: 7.6 Fr Cordis/introducer sheath with pressure bag: 20.0 PIV 16G IV: 13.2 L/hr 18G IV: 6.0 L/hr 20G IV: 3.6

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PEMBlog

JULY 17, 2023

So, a 12-Fr holy has a smaller external diameter than a 12-French G-tube. Typically start 2-3 sizes below the patient’s G- tube size. Remember that French sizes are for internal diameter. A foley catheter is narrower than a g-tube.

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Taming the SRU

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In most male patients, starting with a 16 to 18-Fr Foley catheter is an ideal choice.(7) 7) While standard technique for either male or female foley placement is well-known and straightforward, there are several measures that can be taken to ensure the highest likelihood of first-pass success.

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Taming the SRU

JANUARY 29, 2024

Flinterman LE, Van Der Meer FJ, Rosendaal FR, Doggen CJ. A comparative analysis of the efficacy and safety of therapeutic interventions in phlegmasia cerulea dolens. Phlebology. 2021 Jun;36(5):392-400. doi: 10.1177/0268355520975581. Epub 2020 Nov 25. Current perspective of venous thrombosis in the upper extremity. J Thromb Haemost.

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EMDocs

JUNE 14, 2023

doi:10.1016/s0300-483x(00)00452-2 Eddleston M, Chowdhury FR. Occup Med (Lond). 2012;62(7):541-548. doi:10.1093/occmed/kqs099 Ecobichon DJ. Pesticide use in developing countries. Toxicology. 2001;160(1-3):27-33. Pharmacological treatment of organophosphorus insecticide poisoning: the old and the (possible) new. Br J Clin Pharmacol.

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EMDocs

JUNE 7, 2023

doi:10.1016/s0300-483x(00)00452-2 Eddleston M, Chowdhury FR. Int J Occup Environ Health. 2016;22(1):68-79. doi:10.1080/10773525.2015.1123848 Ecobichon DJ. Pesticide use in developing countries. Toxicology. 2001;160(1-3):27-33. Pharmacological treatment of organophosphorus insecticide poisoning: the old and the (possible) new. doi:10.1111/bcp.12784

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Taming the SRU

OCTOBER 1, 2023

link] Management Chest Tube: Chest tubes are available in a range of sizes, the smallest of which are ‘pigtail’, or <14 French (Fr), and the largest of which are large-bore catheters up to 40Fr in diameter. Is additionally helpful to differentiate bullous lung disease from PTX [18].

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JUNE 30, 2023

With that in mind, you request a 30 FR chest tube and make a mental note to review the evidence in more detail, especially around irrigation, as it would make a great departmental QUIP. The small (14 Fr) percutaneous catheter (P-CAT) versus large (28-32 Fr) open chest tube for traumatic hemothorax: A multicenter randomized clinical trial.

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RebelEM

JANUARY 19, 2023

At its essence, the study compared outcomes in primary spontaneous pneumothorax when managed with a version of an 8 Fr pigtail catheter (ambulatory arm) vs. aspiration or small-bore chest drain < 14 Fr (standard arm).

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PEMBlog

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Greer, FR, et al. Cornelissen, M., Prevention of vitamin K deficiency bleeding: efficacy of different multiple oral dose schedules of vitamin K. Eur J Pediatr. 1997 Feb; 156(2):126-30. Improving the vitamin K status of breastfeeding infants with maternal vitamin K supplements. 1997 Jan;99(1). Kher P, Verma RP.

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Taming the SRU

AUGUST 30, 2023

J Intensive Care. 2019 Apr 15;7:22. doi: 10.1186/s40560-019-0374-4. PMID: 31016020; PMCID: PMC6466719.

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EMDocs

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Zampieri FG, Machado FR, Biondi RS, et al. N Engl J Med. 2018;378(9):819-828. Finfer S, Micallef S, Hammond N, et al. Balanced Multielectrolyte Solution versus Saline in Critically Ill Adults. N Engl J Med. 2022;386(9):815-826. Effect of Intravenous Fluid Treatment with a Balanced Solution vs 0.9% 2021;326(9):818–829.

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Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

MARCH 27, 2015

Usually, a 30 Fr | 7.5 The Right Nostril is usually attempted first, as for most of the population it is larger than the left. However, septal deviation or other problems may make it unusable. Airflow testing may help. mm NPA or ETT will pass easily and be adequate in average adults, but may be ± 0.5

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