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But Can You Just PO?

Taming the SRU

Other conditions that lead to intravascular fluid depletion include but are not limited to starvation/dehydration, vomiting, diarrhea, burns/trauma, hyperglycemia, and hemorrhage. Oral intake is the most preferred method for receiving fluids. Preparation requires: One liter of safe water Half a small spoon of salt (3.5

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Adventures in RSI

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

Etomidate is perfectly acceptable, but ketamine is actually a superior drug to etomidate in the rapid sequence intubation of children in septic shock. in Anethesia and Analgesia in 2000. On the other side of the spectrum, permissive hypotension is not described in children, as hypotension is a late and dangerous sign of shock.

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Electrical injuries

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Up to 5% of burns occur secondary to electrical injuries, and this rises to 27% in developing countries. Significant injuries can occur even in the absence of extensive burns or other signs of external injury. Was the patient thrown from the source (suggestive of DC shock and may result in further blunt force trauma)?

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Pediatric Pain

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

Facial grimacing is a weak indicator of pain in neonates ( Liebelt 2000 ). Pediatric burns should be assessed carefully and treated aggressively. Minor burns can be treated topically and with oral medications. Minor burns can be treated topically and with oral medications. 2000 Aug;106(2 Pt 1):351-7. Pediatrics.

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Diagnostics: Inflammatory Markers

Taming the SRU

However, PCT can be elevated in severe trauma, such as burns or surgery [5,25]. Surviving sepsis campaign: international guidelines for management of sepsis and septic shock 2021. 2000 Aug;30(1):17-24. Kinetics & Reference Range: Normal serum levels of PCT are < 0.05 Intensive Care Med. 2021 Nov;47(11):1181-1247.