Pediatric EM Morsels

MARCH 17, 2023

Judge 2019) Best when given within 4 hours of the bite, but still effective within 24 hours Always give an entire vial of antivenom, never a partial vial. Published November 13, 2019. as far west as Texas Cottonmouths/Water Moccasins live in the southeastern U.S. It’s expensive, so if you’re giving some of a vial, give it all.

Frozen Plasma 130

Frozen Plasma First Aid Plasma OR 130

EMDocs

APRIL 10, 2024

Metabolism of ester anesthetics is by plasma cholinesterase, whereas amides are metabolized by the cytochrome P450 system in the liver. [6] 6] Action of local anesthetics is dependent upon the molecule crossing the plasma membrane in a unionized form. [2] McGraw Hill Companies, Inc; 2019. lidocaine) or an ester (e.g.,

E-9-1-1 93

E-9-1-1 Plasma Epinephrine EMS 93

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. Br J Clin Pharmacol.

E-9-1-1 83

E-9-1-1 ICU Emergency Department ED 83

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JUNE 30, 2023

They found NO difference in drain failure rates ( 11% pigtail vs 13% chest tube P=0.74), total daily volume drained or length of ICU stay between groups. Pragmatic Randomized Optimal Platelet and Plasma Ratios (PROPPR) Trial: design, rationale and implementation. in 1:1:2 group; difference, −5.4% [95% CI, −10.4% to −0.5%]; P  = 0.03.).

E-9-1-1 139

E-9-1-1 FFP Plasma Emergency Department 139

REBEL EM

JUNE 26, 2023

Reversal of Trauma-Induced Coagulopathy Using First-Line Coagulation Factor Concentrates or Fresh Frozen Plasma (RETIC): A Single-Centre Parallel-Group, Open-Label Randomised Trial. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2019. Severe acute traumatic coagulopathy = PT >1.5 to 3.33; P = 0.72 to 2.10; P = 0.03 PMID: 36942533 Innerhofer P et al.

FFP 145

FFP Frozen Plasma ALS Plasma 145

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 5, 2023

SCD, therefore, is not only a mechanical disease but there are also many other cellular and plasma factors as well as endothelial interaction that generate chronic inflammation. They should be admitted to hospital in case of clinical deterioration to receive ICU treatment. This treatment is usually done in the ICU setting.

E-9-1-1 126

E-9-1-1 ACS OR ICU 126