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. 2001 Apr;68(4):311-4. When is it useful and what does it tell us?

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Head Injuries Pediatrics Outcomes Shock 246

ACEP Now

APRIL 2, 2024

8 Diagnosis and Treatment Food poisoning may result in a similar clinical manifestation as Toxic Hypoglycemic Syndrome. Poison control was consulted, and they concurred with the diagnosis of THS. Ackee fruit poisoning in eight siblings: implications for public health awareness. References Katibi OS, Olaosebikan R, et al.

Poisoning 40

Poisoning Administration Documentation/Coding Urgent Care 40

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. 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. Bishop-Freeman, Erin M. Am J Case Rep.

Seizures 52

Seizures Administration Resuscitation Poisoning 52

Taming the SRU

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

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 87

Psychiatric Seizures Emergency Department Pediatrics 87

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.

Seizures 40

Seizures Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Administration Dehydration 40

PEMBlog

JANUARY 16, 2025

Inhalant misuse reported to Americas Poison Centers, 2001-2021. Ganetsky M (ed). Updated February 26, 2024. Accessed January 13, 2025. link] Hogge RL, Spiller HA, Kistamgari S, et al. Clin Toxicol (Phila) 2023; 61:453.

Pediatrics 52

Pediatrics Poisoning Wellness Burns 52