Pediatric Emergency Playbook

JANUARY 1, 2018

Structurally abnormal ovary (including cysts) that causes the ovary to flop over and twist on its vascular axis Hypermobile ovary with vigorous movement twists on its vascular pedicle and cuts off blood supply The Dual Blood Supply to the Ovaries: Why Doppler Flow can Fool You What ultrasound findings suggest ovarian torsion? Think torsion.

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PHEM Cast

DECEMBER 1, 2017

Ultrasound determination of chest wall thickness: implications for needle thoracostomy. Ultrasound in Emergency Medicine. Transthoracic ultrasonography to diagnose pneumothorax in trauma. BestBETS.org , 1–3. Jones, R., & Hollingsworth, J. Tension pneumothoraces not responding to needle thoracocentesis. C., & MD, J. Shulman, H.,

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2024

I would do bedside ultrasound to look at the RV, look for B lines as a cause of hypoxia (which would support OMI, and argue against PE), and if any doubt persists, a rapid CT pulmonary angiogram. As for the ECG, it could represent OMI, but RBBB is also a clue that it may be PE.

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Pediatric Emergency Playbook

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Was there any prenatal care or ultrasound done? 2002; 3:3-13. Do a total body check. Heart disease or Hypovolemia - is there a history of congenital heart disease? Does this child look volume depleted? Endocrine Emergencies - Could this be congenital adrenal hyperplasia with low sodium, high potassium, and shock? Circulation.

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Pediatric Emergency Playbook

JUNE 1, 2017

2002; 12:411-413. Cardiovasculr Ultrasound. 2002; 78:27-30. 2002; 17:169-172. Case Reports Cardiol. 2012; AID 471759. Möhlenkamp S et al. Update on Myocardial Bridging.Circulation. 2002;106:2616-2622. Murgan SJ et al. Acute myocardial infraction n the neonatal period. Cardiol Young. Sieweke JT et al. 2016; 203:138-140.

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Taming the SRU

AUGUST 30, 2023

Notably, lung ultrasound for the diagnosis of bacterial CAP demonstrated exceptional stand-alone diagnostic accuracy in 33 studies including 4,901 adults and children in the emergency department, with a pooled sensitivity of 92% and specificity of 90%. 2002 Jan 2;287(1):92-101. Arthritis Rheum. 1996 Feb;39(2):304-7. doi: 10.1002/art.1780390220.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

APRIL 8, 2015

Check : [vitals, SOB, Chest Pain, Ultrasound] If the patient has Abdominal Pain, Chest Pain, Dyspnea or Hypoxemia, Headache, Hypotension , then these should be considered the primary chief complaint (not syncope). Aortic Dissection, Valvular (especially Aortic Stenosis), Tamponade. Good History and Physical exam, including a.

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Downeast Emergency Medicine

MARCH 13, 2022

rebound tenderness), getting an EKG if you have a high suspicion for cardiac involvement, or using ultrasound to assess for free fluid. Abdominal ultrasound: Complete a bedside abdominal aortic ultrasound if the patient has risk factors, or a FAST exam if a ruptured ectopic pregnancy is suspected. Radiology , RSNA, 1 Oct.

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Pediatric Emergency Playbook

JANUARY 1, 2017

Neonatal pain pathways are particularly plastic; prompt assessment of and increased alertness to neonatal pain may help to mitigate long-lived pain sensitivity and hyperalgesia ( Taddio 2002 ). For many medications, these children will have a greater weight-normalized clearance than adults ( Berde 2002 ). 2002 Oct 3;347(14):1094-103.

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Intensive Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Other investigations to consider include imaging of the liver with ultrasound and computerised tomography (CT) to assess for any changes to the liver parenchyma or vasculature, such as portal vein thrombosis or Budd Chiari Syndrome (hepatic venous outflow obstruction). 2002, Mar). Mycotoxins revisited: Part I. link] Ferenci, P.,

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JANUARY 1, 2024

Data collected from 2002 to 2021 revealed a 72% decline in IPD incidence among children (<18 years), with continued reductions after the transition from PCV7 to PCV13. Lung ultrasound for the sick child: less harm and more information than a radiograph. You will find the list is broken down into four sections: 1.Reviews Pediatrics.

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EMDocs

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Semin Ultrasound CT MR 2017, 38 (4), 345-356. Ann Surg 2002, 236 (3), 386-393; discussion 393-385. DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.118.023173 118.023173 From NLM. (4) 4) Madhuripan, N.; Tenenbaum, M. Computed Tomography Angiography in Head and Neck Emergencies. DOI: 10.1053/j.sult.2017.02.003 2017.02.003 From NLM. (5) 5) New Choice Health, I.

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Taming the SRU

JANUARY 22, 2025

2002 Aug 2;51(6):1-16. Retrieved from: '[link] [Online Resource] Mannino DM, Homa DM, Akinbami LJ, Ford ES, Redd SC. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease surveillance--United States, 1971-2000. MMWR Surveill Summ. PMID: 12198919.

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EMDocs

JANUARY 20, 2025

Over the last few years, however, ultrasound has been increasingly playing an important role in the conversation with multiple studies looking at using ultrasound to predict fluid responsiveness in septic patients – for example, using the velocity time integral with passive leg raise. 2002 Apr;109(4):566-72. Tullo et al.

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Broome Docs

DECEMBER 22, 2024

It’s Not Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Until Dietl’s is Ruled Out: A Case for Point of Care Renal Ultrasound. 2018 Nov 22;379(21):2002-2014. PMID: 39487597 Dietl’s syndrome – now you know about it! Thom C, Larsen M, Kongkatong M, Ottenhoff J, Moak J. J Emerg Med. 2024 Oct;67(4):e346-e350. doi: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2024.05.003.

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Taming the SRU

JULY 24, 2024

Transvaginal ultrasound images can be optimized by obtaining a transvaginal ultrasound first, having the patient empty their bladder, and using gel inside the probe cover as well as on the outside. “Can Can an airway assessment score predict difficulty at intubation in the ED?

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