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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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DanGer Shock – Microaxial Flow Pump in Infarct-Related Cardiogenic Shock

The Bottom Line

Microaxial Flow Pump or Standard Care in Infarct-Related Cardiogenic Shock Møller JE et al. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa2312572 Clinical Question In adults presenting with STEMI and cardiogenic shock does the use of a microaxial flow pump (Impella CP) compared to standard care reduce death from any cause at day 180?

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Anaphylactic Shock

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Anaphylactic Shock is an acute, life-threatening hypersensitivity disorder, with a generalized, rapidly evolving, multi-systemic allergic reaction (IgE-mediated disorder). Anand Swaminathan, MD and I wrote the anaphylactic shock chapter and with Scott’s permission are publishing it here as FOAM.

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

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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. Many centers have attempted ECLS to achieve hemodynamic stabilization in this group of patients. Control: 53.4%

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New Hopes for Patients Affected by Cardiogenic Shock

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Cardiology has a new ray of hope for patients affected by myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock. The study called DanGer Shock has revolutionized the treatment of this serious condition using the Impella CP heart pump. It’s a small but incredibly powerful life-saving device.

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Extracorporeal Life Support in Infarct-Related Cardiogenic Shock

EM Ottawa

Editorial: Routine Early ECLS in Infarct-Related Cardiogenic Shock? Question: Does early ECLS therapy confer a mortality benefit in patients with MI complicated by cardiogenic shock?

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REBEL Core Cast 115.0 – Cardiogenic Shock

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Norepinephrine is a great first line vasopressor in Cardiogenic shock. Dobutamine is useful for inotropic support in Cardiogenic shock. Norepinephrine is a great first line vasopressor in Cardiogenic shock. Dobutamine is useful for inotropic support in Cardiogenic shock. Use POCUS in ED. Read more

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