EMDocs

MAY 15, 2024

Ultrasound Sensitivity 88-100%, specificity 68-94% Positive likelihood ratio of 14.6 (95% While chest radiograph is often the first-line imaging modality, lung ultrasound has higher sensitivity and can detect pulmonary abnormalities earlier; CT imaging should be considered if initial imaging is negative or if concern for PE is present.

Blood Transfusions 77

Blood Transfusions Fluid Resuscitation Dehydration Ultrasounds 77

EMDocs

MAY 28, 2024

Ultrasound Sensitivity 88-100%, specificity 68-94% LR+ of 14.6 (95% While chest radiograph is often the first-line imaging modality, lung ultrasound has higher sensitivity and can detect pulmonary abnormalities earlier; CT imaging should be considered if initial imaging is negative or if concern for PE is present. pneumoniae, C.

Blood Transfusions 75

Blood Transfusions Fluid Resuscitation Dehydration Ultrasounds 75

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Was there any prenatal care or ultrasound done? Perhaps diGeorge syndrome with hypocalcemia and seizures? Inborn Errors of Metabolism - there are over 200 inborn errors of metabolism, but only four common metabolic pathways that cause a child to be critically ill. 2002; 3:3-13. Circulation. 2010;122:S909-S919.

Seizures 40

Seizures Sepsis Pediatrics Shock 40

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

JUNE 1, 2017

The child with seizure disorder and chest pain: anti-epileptics Some anti-epileptic agents, such as carbamazepine, promote a poor lipid profile, leading to atherosclerosis and early MI. 2002; 12:411-413. Cardiovasculr Ultrasound. 2002; 78:27-30. 2002; 17:169-172. Case Reports Cardiol. 2012; AID 471759. Circulation.

Pediatrics 52

Pediatrics EKG/ECG Wellness Seizures 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

APRIL 8, 2015

First: Are you sure it was syncope, and not SEIZURE? Conversely , frequently syncope has a short episode of tonic-clonic activity that mimics seizure. Methods: We reviewed the medical records of older adults (age ≥60 years) who presented with syncope or near syncope to one of 3 emergency departments (EDs) between 2002 and 2005.

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department EKG/ECG Outcomes Seizures 52

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Semin Ultrasound CT MR 2017, 38 (4), 345-356. Ann Surg 2002, 236 (3), 386-393; discussion 393-385. CTA head/neck is absolutely indicated if suspicion is high for this condition. 46 All of these states are some gradation of consciousness impairment. DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.118.023173 118.023173 From NLM. (4) 4) Madhuripan, N.;

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Stroke Radiology Radiology Emergency Department 86