EMDocs

DECEMBER 6, 2024

6 Can see subsequent electrolyte disturbances and dehydration related to severity of GI symptoms. 2005 Jun;159(6):557-60. Clinical Toxicology, 2005; 43(6), 553570. Typically presents in the first few hours following ingestion. In severe toxicity, hematemesis, melena, or hematochezia may occur. McGraw Hill; 2019. Tenenbein M.

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Poisoning Fluid Resuscitation Seizures Resuscitation 98

Pediatric EM Morsels

JULY 28, 2023

Kids < 5 years of age New onset of diabetes at presentation Longer duration of symptoms Severity of acidosis Elevated BUN Greater degree of dehydration and hyperventilation Cerebral Edema and DKA: Diagnostic Considerations Early detection and treatment is the best means to prevent brain injury and death. 2005 May;146(5):688-92.

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Fluid Resuscitation Pediatrics Resuscitation Research 246

Pediatric EM Morsels

JUNE 16, 2023

Sometimes this can be used to our advantage, like when we need to give subcutaneous fluids to a dehydrated patient without an IV, or when we need to give SQ medications for things like Sulfonylurea overdose , Hereditary Angioedema , or DVTs. The subcutaneous space is a vast region of potential space where things can collect.

Soft Tissue Injuries 154

Soft Tissue Injuries Dehydration Fractures Operations 154

Taming the SRU

AUGUST 27, 2024

Mortality rates related to bullous skin lesions are typically related to disruption of the skin barrier and include subsequent dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, hypothermia, increased metabolic needs, and secondary infection leading to bacteremia and/or sepsis. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2005; 102:4134. N Engl J Med 1995; 333:1600.

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Emergency Department Dehydration Burns Sepsis 83

Downeast Emergency Medicine

MARCH 24, 2021

Illustrated below is a dehydration scale from Pediatric Dehydration to help guide management (Vega et al).[1,7] 1,7] From Vega RM, Avner JR: A prospective study of the usefulness of clinical and laboratory parameters for predicting percentage of dehydration in children. Look for red flags of severe dehydration (i.e.

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Pediatrics Dehydration Emergency Department Wellness 52

EMDocs

DECEMBER 16, 2023

2005 Oct 5;9(5):R498-501. Temps greater than 41.5C per minute) 1,4 Body bag may be utilized if no immersion tank available 3 Evaporative cooling (DT 0.1C Determine and treat underlying cause , consider multiple etiologies. link] Broessner G, Beer R, Franz G, Lackner P, Engelhardt K, Brenneis C, Pfausler B, Schmutzhard E. doi: 10.1186/cc3771.

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Hyperthermia / Hypothermia EMS Stroke Seizures 94

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

APRIL 8, 2015

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.

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Emergency Department EKG/ECG Outcomes Seizures 52