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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 11563341 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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This patient had a complex presentation, with many potential causes for his shock status. He was obviously in shock, with many signs of poor perfusion. He presented with very rapid heart and respiratory rates, and poor skin perfusion and oxygenation. The clinical presentation of the patient prompted the EMS crew to consider electrical cardioversion in hopes of addressing the unstable tachycardic rate. However, the crew opted to consider the patient's past medical history--i.e., the diarrhea, vomiting and lack of fluid intake--and instead treat the patient for hypovolemia. The picture had not improved by arrival at the ED, and had not been corrected with a fluid bolus. |
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Authors:
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O J Dominguez |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Emergency medical services Volume: 30 ISSN: 0094-6575 ISO Abbreviation: Emerg Med Serv Publication Date: 2001 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-09-20 Completed Date: 2001-10-18 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0431735 Medline TA: Emerg Med Serv Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 110, 109 Citation Subset: H |
Affiliation:
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Brevard County Fire Rescue, Brevard County, FL, USA. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / complications, diagnosis* Emergency Treatment* Humans Hypovolemia / complications* Male Tachycardia, Supraventricular / etiology, therapy* United States |
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