Pediatric EM Morsels

JULY 21, 2023

We have mentioned the Glasgow Coma Scale in multiple delicious morsels: Minor closed head injuries in <3 month olds and in the rebaked morsel , Blunt cerebrovascular injury , Cerebral edema in DKA , Pediatric Trauma Pitfalls , and Carbon monoxide poisoning. When is it useful and what does it tell us? Fun fact for animal lovers!-

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. Pediatr Emerg Care. Typically, xylazine is mixed with fentanyl. Forensic Sci Int. 2014;240:1-8. Capraro AJ, et al.

Forensics 98

Forensics Airway Management Emergency Department Administration 98

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

JULY 9, 2015

How versatile are your airway skills? Most airway management is done with the patient supine and on a table. Importantly, you should practice airway support and BVM facing the patient "from the south" (facing cephalad). A Tight Squeeze Airway management for the limited-access patient. NREMT (2008).

Airway Management 40

Airway Management Pediatrics Resuscitation Emergency Nursing 40