Pediatric EM Morsels

JULY 21, 2023

Motor Fingernail bed pressure with a pencil first If flexion outcome, then apply painful stimulus to neck or head (trapezius or supraorbital notch) to look for localization Spinal reflex can result in a falsely elevated score if lower extremity pain induced Verbal Orientated- Able to answer all questions. 2001 Apr;68(4):311-4.

Head Injuries 246

Head Injuries Pediatrics Outcomes Shock 246

ACEP Now

JULY 7, 2023

Initial stabilization includes airway management and circulatory support. Currently, there is no FDA-approved pharmacotherapy for either the reversal of xylazine in humans or the management of withdrawal. Typically, xylazine is mixed with fentanyl. Dr. Marco is professor of emergency medicine at Penn State Health Milton S.

Forensics 98

Forensics Airway Management Administration Emergency Department 98

EM Updates

MARCH 24, 2021

The primary tool for emergency airway management then became the traditional laryngoscope , a device little improved since the 1940s, until the advent of video laryngoscopy in the early 2000s which changed everything.

Operations 52

Operations Airway Management EMS Wellness 52

PulmCCM

APRIL 18, 2024

Video laryngoscopy was introduced in 2001 as a technique for orotracheal intubation. This outcome measure was less robust than intubation attempts, because the “failure” definition included simply switching devices, which the intubator was permitted to do at any time for any reason.

Airway Management 98

Airway Management Operations EMS Research 98