DKA is a life-threatening disorder where appropriate, aggressive management can markedly change the patients course.
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Tagged ‘Critical Care’
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
Journal Review
The HEAT Trial – Acetaminophen in Critical Illness
This review was cross-posted on REBEL EM.
Acetaminophen (paracetamol) is commonly used to lower the temperature of patients with fever suspected to be cause d by an infection in both homes across the world and the hospital.
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Journal Review
Lactate in Critically Ill Patients with UGIB
Within the Emergency Department (ED), rapid identification and stabilization of critically ill patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is essential to patient survival. While there are some clinical prediction scores,
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Ventricular Tachycardia
Ventricular tachycardia is a potentially lethal dysrhythmia. Expert management is a critical skill for Emergency Physicians.
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Journal Review
Dopamine vs. Epinephrine in Pediatric Septic Shock
Background: Patients with fluid refractory septic shock should be treated with vasoactive medications to improve perfusion. It has become widely accepted in recent years to use norepinephrine as the first-line vasopressor in adults with septic shock.
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Life-Threatening Asthma
Adept management of the life-threatening asthmatic patient reduces morbidity and mortality. We review the keys to management.
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Aortic Dissection
Aortic dissection is a true medical emergency where time to diagnosis and treatment greatly effects morbidity and mortality.
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A Simplified Approach to Tachydysrhythmias
Tachydysrhythmias are common in the ED. An organized approach to diagnosis + management is critical.
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