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MARCH 18, 2025

Episode 116: Massive Hemoptysis Definition: Hemoptysis is expectoration of blood from the respiratory tract; ranges from mild with small streaks of blood to cardiopulmonary compromise (1-5). Massive hemoptysis: no clear definition, ranges from 50 mL in a single expectoration to 100 mL in 24 hours to over 1 L in 48 hours.

E-9-1-1 71

E-9-1-1 FFP ALS Critical Care 71

REBEL EM

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Features Urticaria and pruritis Rapid onset (1-2 hours) IgE Dependent (Type I Hypersensitivity) Reactions An allergen cross-links two or more IgE molecules on mast cells or basophils and initiates a signal cascade leading to degranulation. J Allergy Clin Immune Tract 2017; 5(5): 1402-9. of people who take NSAIDs ( Nzeako 2010 ).

Frozen Plasma 99

Frozen Plasma Allergic Reaction FFP Plasma 99

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). 2020;71(1):235-246. Hepatology.

FFP 52

FFP E-9-1-1 ICU ALS 52