Pediatric EM Morsels

JULY 28, 2023

The exact mechanism is not known… It was previously believed that it was due to rapid changes in serum osmolality during initial fluid resuscitation. 2001 Jan 25;344(4):264-9. Glucose > 200 mg/dL Moderate or Large Ketonuria The severity of DKA is categorized by the degree of acidosis Mild : venous pH < 7.3 Lesson = treat early!

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Fluid Resuscitation Pediatrics Resuscitation Research 246

EMDocs

JANUARY 20, 2025

For patients who are elderly, orthostasis is an unreliable clinical finding and may be present in the absence of dehydration. 2001 12 found similar results among a cohort of critically ill patients. For patients who are elderly, orthostasis is an unreliable clinical finding and may be present in the absence of dehydration.

Dehydration 75

Dehydration Fluid Resuscitation Sepsis Resuscitation 75

EMDocs

APRIL 1, 2025

Aseptic causes (less common): thrombophilia, maxillofacial/ocular surgery or trauma, dehydration, systemic disease including sepsis or autoimmune disease, intracranial tumors, and medications, though these are less common. thrombophilia, head/neck operation or trauma, dehydration, etc.) 2001 Dec 10-24;161(22):2671-6.

Dehydration 97

Dehydration Sepsis Seizures Resuscitation 97