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!-

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Head Injuries Pediatrics Outcomes Shock 246

ACEP Now

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The patient’s urine was obtained and compared with the urine of his emergency physician using a Wood’s lamp, and the patient’s was found to be brightly fluorescent, supporting the presumptive diagnosis of EG poisoning. After resolution of EG poisoning, he was transferred to psychiatry and ultimately discharged home without complication.

Poisoning 52

Poisoning Pediatrics Research Wellness 52

Cook County EM Blog

MAY 29, 2023

Early consultation with the poison center is prudent. J Pediatr Pharmacol Ther. 2001 Nov; 9(8):565-74. Lipid emulsion therapy carries a theoretical benefit given similar structure and toxicity to local anesthetic agents, however, there have not yet been reports on the use of lipid emulsion therapy for benzonatate toxicity.

Seizures 52

Seizures Resuscitation Administration Poisoning 52

EB Medicine

AUGUST 1, 2018

Jeff: For more on synthetic intoxications in the ED, be sure to take a look at the recent May 2018 issue of Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice on Synthetic Drug Intoxication in Children if you haven’t already read it. Nachi: Let’s talk about some special populations next -- starting with Pediatrics.

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Seizures Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Administration Dehydration 40

Taming the SRU

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

opiates or anticholinergics): Use initial nomogram and treat if initial level is above the treatment line. haffner and wright The number of psychiatric emergencies across the U.S., haffner and wright The number of psychiatric emergencies across the U.S., haffner and wright The number of psychiatric emergencies across the U.S.,

Psychiatric 89

Psychiatric Seizures Emergency Department Pediatrics 89

EMDocs

JANUARY 22, 2025

hours Nebulization 2mg in 3mL NS -- -- -- *use 0.04mg IV as the starting dose for suspected opioid-dependent persons off-label, least preferred route, irregular absorption off-label, median time to 2nd dose 33 min Pediatric dosing: Children < 5 years old or 20 kg or less: 0.1 Endo Pharmaceuticals, Chadds Ford, PA, 2001.

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Seizures Administration Emergency Department Poisoning 96

PEMBlog

JANUARY 16, 2025

In this episode of PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast , we explore the complex and often underrecognized issue of inhalant misuse. Formulate effective strategies for identifying, managing, and preventing inhalant misuse in pediatric patients. Inhalant misuse reported to Americas Poison Centers, 2001-2021.

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Pediatrics Poisoning Wellness Burns 52