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

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Case: A 71-year-old man is brought to your emergency department (ED) by emergency medical serviced (EMS) having fallen two steps at home. She is also the wonderful educator that creates the Paper in a Pic infographics summarizing each SGEM episode. years ( 2 ).

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Resident Journal Review: Massive Transfusion Protocols (MTPs) in Traumatic Hemorrhage

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2,3 Here we examine some of the evidence behind the various components of MTPs, specifically calcium and factor VIIa, and the ratios in which the main products of red blood cells, plasma, and platelets should be administered. What is the ideal blood component ratio for massive transfusion in traumatic hemorrhage? in the 1:1:1 group vs. 17.0%

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Sepsis Updates Relevant to the Emergency Physician

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In addition to clinical screening methods, many biomarkers have emerged over the years as potential adjuncts for early diagnosis of sepsis. The patient currently resides at a skilled nursing facility. Per staff, she has been acting progressively more tired, confused, and less interactive over the last three days.

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Unstable Pelvic Trauma Patient: ED Presentations, Evaluation, and Management

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In fact, the World Society of Emergency Surgery (WSES) classification assigns grades I-III depending on their Young-Burgess classification, but any patient hemodynamically unstable from their pelvic fracture is automatically WSES grade IV regardless of their fracture pattern. of pelvic fractures to be open.

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