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

All Ohio EM

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

By Mike Pallaci, DO Research Question: Does rapid lowering of blood pressure improve the outcome in patients with intracerebral hemorrhage? The primary outcome was determined for 2794 of these; 45 patients (1.6%) lost to follow-up. How Many Patients: The investigators enrolled 2839 patients.

Stroke 40

Stroke Outcomes Research Hospitals 40

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Case 3: Headache and Arteriovenous Malformation Unlike in adults, stroke in children is divided evenly between hemorrhagic and ischemic etiologies. Pediatric Seizures and Strokes: Beyond Benzos and Brain Scans. Incidence, cause, and short-term outcome of convulsive status epilepticus in childhood: prospective population-based study.

Pediatrics 40

Pediatrics Seizures Stroke Radiology 40

EB Medicine

AUGUST 1, 2018

First up is the link between cannabis use and stroke or TIA. times higher risk of stroke or TIA. Jeff: It’s also worth noting that cannabis is known to cause adverse outcomes on babies such as low birth weight and more frequent perinatal ICU placement. times higher risk of stroke or TIA.

Seizures 40

Seizures Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Administration Dehydration 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

APRIL 8, 2015

Cardiac Syncope ("True Syncope") Independent Predictors of Adverse Outcomes condensed from multiple studies 1. These premonitory symptoms were negative predictors of adverse outcomes in EGSYS. Abnormal ECG – looks for cardiac syncope. Hemoglobin less than 10 (SF rule) 6. Syncope with Exertion (EGSYS) 7. S yncope while supine (EGSYS) 8.

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department EKG/ECG Outcomes Seizures 52

EMDocs

APRIL 1, 2025

Pneumonia and empyema may occur; intracranial involvement may lead to stroke, brain abscess, subdural empyema, meningitis, encephalitis. Several studies have found reduced mortality and improved neurologic outcomes with anticoagulation (UFH or LMWH) (4-6). 2001 Dec 10-24;161(22):2671-6. Surv Ophthalmol. Arch Intern Med.

Dehydration 95

Dehydration Sepsis Seizures Resuscitation 95