Pediatric EM Morsels

JULY 21, 2023

cats and dogs have their own GCS scores [Lapsley 2019, Ash 2018] Moral of the Morsel Modified can make it Merrier! 2019 Jul;20(7):660-666. 2019 Sep;241:112-118. Epub 2019 Apr 22. 2019 Jul;20(7):682-683. 2019): 478–483. Fun fact for animal lovers!- Pediatr Crit Care Med. doi: 10.1097/PCC.0000000000001938.

Head Injuries 246

Head Injuries Pediatrics Outcomes Shock 246

RebelEM

MAY 18, 2023

Background: IV fluids are part of the standard resuscitation bundle in septic shock, however it is unclear if they provide a significant benefit. The goal of the trial was to see if early vasopressors improved shock control by 6 hours. This resulted in better shock control by 6hrs (76.1% Liberal: 14.9% Liberal: 14.9%

Sepsis 104

Sepsis Shock Resuscitation Outcomes 104

ALiEM

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Critical illness requiring intubation and propofol sedation Cyanide toxicity requiring sodium thiosulfate Iron toxicity treated with deferoxamine Refractory vasoplegic shock treated with methylene blue Septic shock treated with vancomycin and cefepime Reveal the Answer 3. McGraw-Hill Education; 2019 Madiwale T, Liebelt E.

Shock 64

Shock Poisoning Pediatrics 64

Don't Forget the Bubbles

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Was the patient thrown from the source (suggestive of DC shock and may result in further blunt force trauma)? Children, especially toddlers, may insert objects into outlets, leading to shocks or burns. Electrical devices used near water sources can cause severe shocks. Was the voltage high or low (as below)?

Burns 80

Burns Fluid Resuscitation Shock Resuscitation 80

ACEP Now

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia closed in 2019, a year and a half after it was acquired along with St. Private equity investment in health care has increased more than 20-fold since 2000, with 70 percent of this activity since 2010. Published September 5, 2019. Published July 22, 2019. J Hosp Med.

Hospitals 113

Hospitals Radiology Radiology Emergency Department 113

Taming the SRU

AUGUST 30, 2023

The 2019 Journal of Arthroplasty practice guidelines to screen for periprosthetic joint infections recommend using ESR at 30mm/hr and CRP at 10mg/L, citing pooled sensitivities and specificities ranging from 75%-86% and 70-72.3%, respectively, for ESR and 88% and 73-74%, respectively, for CRP [32]. 2019 Feb;34(2S):S187-S195.

Infectious Diseases 89

Infectious Diseases Sepsis Emergency Department Point-of-Care Testing 89

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2024

PR depression — has been shown to be a relatively common ECG sign associated with clinically silent PE ( Kudo et al — JACC 39(12): 2000-2004, 2002 ). As often emphasized by Dr. Smith — sinus tachycardia is not a common finding with acute OMI unless something else is going on (ie, cardiogenic shock ).

EKG/ECG 73

EKG/ECG EMS Shock Ultrasounds 73