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Neurogenic Shock in Children

Pediatric EM Morsels

Physical exam findings of occult shock in children can be subtle. Fortunately, there are screening tools for occult shock. A (sorta) Quick Blurb about Spinal Shock If you, like me, have recently had to go back to review the difference between spinal and neurogenic shock , here is a quick refresher on the topic.

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The ECLS-SHOCK Trial: ECPR in Infarct-Related Cardiogenic Shock

RebelEM

Background: Cardiogenic shock develops in up to 10% of patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and carries a 30 day mortality rate around 50%. Extracorporeal Life Support in Infarct-Related Cardiogenic Shock. to 1.03) Poor Neurologic Outcome (CPC 3 or 4): 24.8% to 1.03) Poor Neurologic Outcome (CPC 3 or 4): 24.8%

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JC: The impact of double sequential shock timing on outcomes during refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest

St. Emlyn

Patients presenting […] The post JC: The impact of double sequential shock timing on outcomes during refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest appeared first on St.Emlyn's.

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JC: The impact of double sequential shock timing on outcomes during refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest

St. Emlyn

Patients presenting […] The post JC: The impact of double sequential shock timing on outcomes during refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest appeared first on St.Emlyn's.

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Shock Differently - Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest

Taming the SRU

One therapy is vector change defibrillation, in which the defibrillation pads are placed in the anterior posterior configuration to change the direction of the shock delivered through the myocardium. In 2018, Cheskes et al in Canada decided to examine these therapies and compare their outcomes. male 67.9% male 67.9% male 67.9%

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A Beginner’s Guide to Vasoactive Drug use in Children with Septic Shock

Don't Forget the Bubbles

What is Shock? Shock is defined as a type of circulatory failure where lack of oxygen leads to dysfunction of vital organs. There are many types of shock which may affect children, and management is specific to the type of shock. The overall goal in managing any cause of shock is to restore oxygen delivery to the organs.

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Thiamine, Lactate Clearance and Mortality in Septic shock

Emergency Medicine Education

A retrospective study published in the Critical Care journal investigated the impact of intravenous thiamine administration on clinical outcomes in septic patients. The study evaluated key parameters, including lactate clearance and overall mortality. Link to article

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