REBEL EM

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Stable patients with isolated anterior tongue edema should undergo fiberoptic laryngoscopy in the ED ( McCormick 2011 ) Avoid unnecessary airway manipulation (can exacerbate edema) Edema may obscure the neck anatomy Airway Management Early intubation often indicated as swelling may progress and supraglottic rescue devices may be ineffective Consider (..)

Frozen Plasma 101

Frozen Plasma Allergic Reaction FFP Plasma 101

REBEL EM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

A meta-analysis of fifteen RCTs comparing blood product transfusion rates of cardiothoracic and surgery patients found significantly lower transfusion rates of FFP in TEG/ROTEM guided group compared to traditional tests, with no difference in survival rates (Fahrendorff 2017). Significant coagulopathy: INR > 1.8 were performed.

FFP 52

FFP E-9-1-1 ICU ALS 52

EMDocs

MARCH 18, 2025

Warfarin: vitamin K 10 mg IV and PCC or FFP. Fibrinogen level < 150 mg/dL: cryoprecipitate or fibrinogen concentrate (not FFP). Bronchoscopy can be used for bleeding control with cold saline, epinephrine, activated factor VIIa, or TXA. Key: morbidity and mortality are due to asphyxiation, not blood loss primarily.

E-9-1-1 81

E-9-1-1 FFP Critical Care ALS 81