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The Pediatric Surgical Abdomen

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

Pediatr Rev. Intestinal Malrotation – Not Just the Pediatric Surgeon’s Problem. J Emerg Med. Pediatr Surg Int. Eur J Pediatr Surg 2016; 26:192. Pediatrics 1977; 60:457. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2008; 46:13. J Pediatr 2005; 146:787. Pediatr Surg Int 2003; 19:439. Radiographics.

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Contrast Media Shortage of 2022 – Lessons Learned

EMDocs

3 A study of CT use trends in the ED has shown increasing use of CTs by almost 60% from 2005 to 2013. 9,13 3) Switch to a NCCT scan CECT has been long considered to outperform NCCT in acute trauma and acute abdominal emergencies and has thus been referred by ED physicians to rule out life-threatening emergencies.

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Pediatric Diarrhea with Dr. Jay Larmon

Downeast Emergency Medicine

OVERVIEW Diarrhea is a common complaint for our pediatric patients in the emergency department. Most pediatric diarrhea is not life threatening, and usually is treated with supportive care. However, there are important red flags to consider when assessing a pediatric patient with diarrhea.