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Don’t Forget the Orbeez!

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Closer to home, the New South Wales Poisons Information Centre (NSWPIC) reported 129 incidents involving water-absorbing beads since 2004. Other symptoms, such as constipation, abdominal pain and dehydration, were also be seen. They passed away a few days after a second operation. Again, the majority were managed at home.

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Ovarian Torsion: Don’t get your knickers in a twist!

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Aziz D, Davis V, Allen L, Langer JC (2004) Ovarian torsion in children: is oophorectomy necessary? How unstable is this patient? Do they need to be in the bay in front of your nursing station or in resus? CT prediction of the degree of ovarian torsion. Jpn J Radiol. 2015 Aug;33(8):487-93. doi: 10.1007/s11604-015-0452-z. Epub 2015 Jun 29.

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Emergency Department Syncope Workup: After H and P, ECG is the Only Test Required for Every Patient.

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Also consider non-hemorrhagic volume depletion, dehydration : orthostatic vitals may uncover this [see Mendu et al. (3)]. Premonitory symptoms (Nausea, pallor, diaphoresis, flushing), or triggers (Valsalva, Pain, Emotion, Prolonged Standing, Dehydration) are very useful in making the diagnosis. Vasovagal syncope is generally benign.