Taming the SRU

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

It is most helpful to do the ultrasound immediately before needle insertion, as movement of the patient may shift cutaneous landmarks from underlying bony structures. This resource offers additional information on ultrasound assisted LP’s. As may be seen in the table below, there are several themes as well a range of stringency.

Infectious Diseases 95

Infectious Diseases Seizures Ultrasounds Sepsis 95

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

OCTOBER 1, 2017

Vagus nerve stimulation for partial seizures. Ultrasound-guided refilling of an intrathecal baclofen pump—a case report. 2004; 26(4): 163–167. Vagal nerve stimulation: a review of its applications and potential mechanisms that mediate its clinical effects. Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews. 2005; 29: 493–500. 2015; 4, Art.

Pediatrics 52

Pediatrics Seizures Stroke Ultrasounds 52

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. Philadelphia, PA, Lipincott Williams & Wilkins, 2004.

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. 2004; 90:e17. 2004; 110:e511-e513. Cardiovasculr Ultrasound. 2004; 114(2):255-258. Chacko P et al. 2004; 89:359-362.

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. Look for Vascular Etiology -- think of these while doing H and P: --Bleeding: ruptured AAA, GI bleed, ruptured ectopic pregnancy, other spontaneous bleed such as mesenteric aneurysms.

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department EKG/ECG Outcomes Seizures 52