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REBEL Core Cast 108.0 – Angioedema

REBEL EM

Without the C1 inhibitor, the plasma-kallikrein-kinin system produces more bradykinin. Both conditions can range in severity from benign to life threatening (Wilkerson 2012). Read More EMCrit: Podcast 145 – Awake Intubation Lecture from SMACC ERCast: Angioedema References: Baş M et al. PMID 25629740 Hassen GW et al.

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SGEM386: Blood on Blood – Massive Transfusion Protocols in Older Trauma Patients

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

Date: December 16th, 2022 Reference: Hohle et al. Date: December 16th, 2022 Reference: Hohle et al. The transfusion tech calls to remind you that your protocol is currently under review, and asks if would you like the 1:1 or the 1:3 version of fresh-frozen plasma (FFP) to packed red blood cells (pRBC)? years ( 2 ).

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Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)

Core EM

Joly, 2017; Sawler, 2020) Fresh frozen plasma (FFP) (contains ADMTS-13) may be used to supplement ADAMTS-13 if there is a delay in initiating TPE in the emergency department (i.e. Scully, 2012) Citations: Balduini CL, et al. Paydary, Koosha, et al. Sawler D, Parker A, Britto J, et al. Ann Hematol.

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