Pediatric EM Morsels
JULY 28, 2023
Kids < 5 years of age New onset of diabetes at presentation Longer duration of symptoms Severity of acidosis Elevated BUN Greater degree of dehydration and hyperventilation Cerebral Edema and DKA: Diagnostic Considerations Early detection and treatment is the best means to prevent brain injury and death. 2001 Jan 25;344(4):264-9.
The Skeptics' Guide to EM
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
She is not clinically dehydrated and has a temp of 38.2C Although the vast majority of infants with bronchiolitis can be managed with supportive care at home, due to its high incidence, it is the number one reason for infants to be hospitalized ( Njoo et al 2001, Langley et al 2003, Craig et al 2007 and Shay et al 1999).
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EB Medicine
DECEMBER 4, 2019
Most of the dehydration that occurs is more likely due to inadequate water intake and excess caffeine and alcohol consumption depending on the time of day. Nachi: AEDs are also required and have been since 2001 and amazingly when a shock was delivered in flight, 40% survived to hospital discharge with a good outcome.
EB Medicine
AUGUST 1, 2018
A 2001 study described an augmented risk of myocardial infarction within the first hour of cannabis use and found an almost 5-fold increase in those who reported smoking cannabis at least weekly when compared to those who smoked monthly or less. Be sure to look for and treat dehydration, acute renal failure, and rhabdo though.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
APRIL 8, 2015
Also consider non-hemorrhagic volume depletion, dehydration : orthostatic vitals may uncover this [see Mendu et al. (3)]. Premonitory symptoms (Nausea, pallor, diaphoresis, flushing), or triggers (Valsalva, Pain, Emotion, Prolonged Standing, Dehydration) are very useful in making the diagnosis. 111(3):177-84, 2001 Aug 15.
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