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Tag: Pericardiocentesis

  • Using caudal vena cava to guide fluids

    Using caudal vena cava to guide fluids

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    Assessment of the caudal vena cava, via the diaphragmatic hepatic view, is useful for assessing the volume status of a patient. This is particularly helpful for hypotensive patients, to check whether they require more volume or vasopressor agents, or other management. With regards to “more volume”, this could be crystalloids, colloids or blood products, depending…

  • Perfusion deficits and fluid resuscitation: a more in-depth look

    Perfusion deficits and fluid resuscitation: a more in-depth look

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    A few weeks ago in the Tip of The Week, we discussed the four basic components of a fluid therapy plan – perfusion deficit, hydration deficit, maintenance requirements and ongoing losses. Let’s consider perfusion deficits. As an emergency clinician, correcting perfusion deficits is a crucial part of stabilising a patient. So what is a perfusion…