Pediatric EM Morsels

JULY 21, 2023

2003 Jul;40(7):620-5. Interrater reliability of Glasgow Coma Scale scores in the emergency department. Ann Emerg Med. Systematic review showed 85% of studies with substantial reliability with kappa statistic >0.6 Indian J Pediatr. 2001 Apr;68(4):311-4. doi: 10.1007/BF02721834. PMID: 11370435. Indian Pediatr.

Head Injuries 246

Head Injuries Pediatrics Outcomes Shock 246

EMDocs

JANUARY 29, 2024

Introduction: Neurologic emergencies are common in the Emergency Department (ED), and blood pressure management is critical to immediate management. This article will discuss blood pressure goals and preferred pharmacotherapy for non-traumatic ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes.

Stroke 91

Stroke Outcomes EMS Seizures 91

Taming the SRU

AUGUST 30, 2023

While PCT may be more specific for bacterial infections, it is flawed by still being rather non-specific and is not validated as a stand-alone diagnostic criteria for infection in the setting of the emergency department. 2003 Jun;111(12):1805-12. 2003 Jul;112(2):299. 2003 Jun;111(12):1805-12. 2003 Jul;112(2):299.

Infectious Diseases 89

Infectious Diseases Sepsis Emergency Department Point-of-Care Testing 89

Don't Forget the Bubbles

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

My first real encounter with the healthcare system took place when I was about seven years old and had to go into hospital for an orchidopexy, so I can empathize with all the young people who come through our emergency department with acute testicular pain. Pediatric emergency care , 35 (12), pp.821-825. Mellick, L.B.,

Pediatrics 111

Pediatrics Ultrasounds Operations Hospitals 111

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

JANUARY 1, 2017

Children have long suffered from an under-treatment of their pain, due both to our incomplete acknowledgement of their pain and our fear of treatment ( Howard 2003 ). Use soothing sensory measures: speak softly, offer a pacifier, and stroke the skin softly. Acad Emerg Med. Pediatr Emerg Care. Emerg Med Australas.

Pediatrics 40

Pediatrics Soft Tissue Injuries Burns Emergency Department 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

APRIL 8, 2015

The ROSE (Risk Stratification of syncope in the emergency department) Study. 2009.09.049 Objectives: The aim of this study was to develop and validate a clinical decision rule (CDR) to predict 1-month serious outcome and all-cause death in patients presenting with syncope to the emergency department.

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department EKG/ECG Outcomes Seizures 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 5, 2023

The Kilifi algorithm includes five clinical situations that are common sickle cell presentations – clinical jaundice, severe anaemia, bone and joint infections, and stroke. A 6-year-old girl from Saudi Arabia was referred by her General Practitioner to the local emergency department. How is sickle cell disease diagnosed?

Blood Transfusions 126

Blood Transfusions Stroke Dehydration Sepsis 126