The Basics - The best way to monitor any resuscitation

Hey there, folks! Welcome back to the PFC podcast! Today, we're diving into some operational medicine stuff, and let me tell you, it's a gem. We'll be talking about the often overlooked, underestimated, and dirt-cheap way of monitoring patients in prolonged field care - measuring urine output. Now, this might not sound exciting, but trust me, it's essential! You can get crucial hemodynamic info using just a BP cuff, stethoscope, pulse ox, and a Foley catheter kit. It's all about keeping things simple and effective. Remember, sterility is vital, and we need to consider hypotensive resuscitation too. So, keep those fluids flowing and keep listening!

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Would agree on the most aseptic technique possible for the foley placement. Tge urinary tract is such an easy pathway for sepsis. Why complicate the situation? Noted, we are probably using broad spectrum abx for all these guys but doing it right only takes a moment