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EM@3AM: Amniotic Fluid Embolism

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Treatment is supportive with respiratory therapy, critical care, inotropic therapy, and cardiac life support. The absence of preeclampsia symptoms prior to the acute event makes eclampsia less likely.

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Major Trauma – Injuries by Assault

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When assessing a patient post non fatal strangulation, red flags include: History – Significant pressure to the neck, loss of consciousness, amnesia of event, incontinence during the event, ligature use. Traumatic Cardiac Arrest This is a high acuity, low occurrence event in the paediatric population with a high mortality rate.

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