Episode 51 - Nonoperative Management of Traumatic Hemorrhagic Shock in the Emergency Department

<p>EMplify November 2020</p> <p><a href="https://www.ebmedicine.net/topics/hematologic/hemorrhagic-shock" target="_self">An Evidence-Based Approach to Nonoperative Management of Traumatic Hemorrhagic Shock in the Emergency Department </a></p> <p><u>Authors</u>: </p> <p>Christopher Pitotti, MD, FACEP</p> <p>Jason David, MD </p> <p><u>Topics</u>:</p> <p>The Lethal Triad </p> <p>Prehospital Care </p> <ul> <li> <ul> <li>Tourniquets - Placement and Pitfalls</li> <li>Stop The Bleed</li> <li>Hemostatic Dressings</li> <li>TXA</li> <li>Temperature Management</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>ED Assessment</p> <ul> <li> <ul> <li>Shock Recognition</li> <li>Predictors of Massive Transfusion</li> <li>Imaging <ul> <li>Ultrasound - eFAST</li> <li>CT</li> </ul> </li> <li>Labs <ul> <li>Viscoelastic Clot Testing </li> </ul> </li> <li>Treatment <ul> <li>REBOA- Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta </li> <li>CPR</li> <li>Resuscitative Thoracotomy</li> <li>Airway - Intubation</li> <li>Breathing </li> <li>Circulation <ul> <li>Massive Transfusion</li> <li>Crystalloid</li> <li>Blood Products</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>Special Populaations</p> <p> </p> <p>Have questions or comments on the podcast? Write us at <a href="mailto:emplify@ebmedicine.net">emplify@ebmedicine.net</a> .</p>