Pediatric EM Morsels

JULY 21, 2023

2003 Jul;40(7):620-5. Pediatric adjusted reverse shock index multiplied by Glasgow Coma Scale as a prospective predictor for mortality in pediatric trauma. Systematic review showed 85% of studies with substantial reliability with kappa statistic >0.6 Fun fact for animal lovers!- Indian J Pediatr. 2001 Apr;68(4):311-4. Biradar, S.

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Head Injuries Pediatrics Outcomes Shock 246

Taming the SRU

AUGUST 30, 2023

2003 Jun;111(12):1805-12. 2003 Jul;112(2):299. 2003 Jun;111(12):1805-12. 2003 Jul;112(2):299. Surviving sepsis campaign: international guidelines for management of sepsis and septic shock 2021. Serological reactions in pneumonia with non-protein somatic fraction of pneumococcus. J Clin Invest. C Reactive Protein.

Infectious Diseases 89

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

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MARCH 15, 2023

We designed a step-up protocol in which shocks at 50, 100, 200, 300, and 360 J were used for transthoracic cardioversion. Ballatore et al — Medicina (Kaunas) 55(8): 497, 2019 — and — Page et al — Circulation 107:1141-1145, 2003 ). An estimated 10-to-40% of all patients with AFib do not have symptoms associated with this arrhythmia.

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Pediatric Emergency Playbook

JUNE 1, 2017

The previously well child now decompensated: undiagnosed thrombophilia Asymptomatic patent foramen ovale (PFO) is the cause of some cases of cryptogenic vascular disease, such as stroke and MI. 2003; 18(2):150-151. However, the presence of PFO alone does not connote higher risk. DOI: 10.5772/56177. Toxins De Chadarévian JP et al.

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Pediatrics EKG/ECG Wellness Seizures 52

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. Unexplained tachycardia may be the early signs of shock. Pediatrics.

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Pediatrics Soft Tissue Injuries Burns Emergency Department 40

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. Symptoms may be non-specific in the beginning with patients quickly developing septic shock and disseminated intravascular coagulation.

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Blood Transfusions Stroke Dehydration Sepsis 126

RebelEM

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Cardioversion recommendations exclude patients with recent strokes or valvular heart disease. PMID: 25701296 The SGEM: Shock Through the Heart (Ottawa Aggressive Atrial Fibrillation Protocol) ALiEM: Atrial Fibrillation Rate Control in the ED: Calcium Channel Blockers or Beta Blockers. JACC 2003; 41: 255-62. Louis, Mosby, Inc.,

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