Core EM

OCTOBER 16, 2024

2013 Feb;160(4):434-44. Author: Natalie Bertrand, MD Editor: Naillid Felipe, MD Background: Definition: adverse reaction to blood product administration Incidence: more common in children than adults, except for delayed hemolytic transfusion reactions Allergic (non-anaphylaxis) – Platelets 1-3%; RBCs 0.1-0.3% Hirayama F. Br J Haematol.

Allergic Reaction 188

Allergic Reaction Plasma ED Epinephrine 188

Core EM

OCTOBER 2, 2024

2013 Feb;160(4):434-44. Author: Natalie Bertrand, MD Editor: Naillid Felipe, MD Background: Definition: adverse reaction to blood product administration Incidence: more common in children than adults, except for delayed hemolytic transfusion reactions Allergic (non-anaphylaxis) – Platelets 1-3%; RBCs 0.1-0.3% Hirayama F. Br J Haematol.

Allergic Reaction 100

Allergic Reaction Plasma ED Epinephrine 100

EMDocs

JUNE 7, 2023

8 Plasma butyrylcholinesterase (“pseudocholinesterase”) activity Easier to assay and is more widely available Red cell acetylcholinesterase (“true cholinesterase”) activity More accurate and specific Management: Patients require immediate intervention if there is concern for acute organophosphate poisoning. 2013; 6:524. BMC Res Notes.

E-9-1-1 98

E-9-1-1 ICU Emergency Department ED 98

Core EM

JANUARY 16, 2025

The 3/3/2 rule: Figure 3: how to perform the 3/3/2 rule (Image modified from UpToDate.com) If the patient has less than the specified measurement of 3, 3, or 2 fingers in these parameters, this is very specific (95%) for having a more difficult intubation (Mahmoodpoor, 2013)–although only about 25% sensitive.

E-9-1-1 130

E-9-1-1 EMS ALS OR 130