Pediatric EM Morsels

MAY 10, 2024

Add the risk assessment for sudden cardiac death into your workflow Have you ever fainted or had a seizure without warning, during exercise or in response to a loud noise? 2005 Jun;33(6):1231-8. doi:10.1186/s13089-021-00205-x The post Chest Pain in Children: ReBaked Morsel appeared first on Pediatric EM Morsels. Crit Care Med.

EKG/ECG 271

EKG/ECG Pediatrics Ultrasounds Seizures 271

EMDocs

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Characterized by hypovolemia, vasodilation, reduced cardiac output, hyperventilation, elevated temperature, seizure, coma, and cardiovascular collapse. Consider intubation for patients with airway compromise, respiratory failure, altered mental status, or seizure. 5 Seizure: IV benzodiazepine first line, barbiturates as second line.

Poisoning 98

Poisoning Fluid Resuscitation Seizures Resuscitation 98

Pediatric EM Morsels

AUGUST 18, 2023

Gatifloxacin use was evaluated in 867 children, which resulted in 12 (1.4%) of children having transient arthritis which resolved within 2 weeks (Pichichero 2005) Ciprofloxacin was compared to Cephalospoin for the treatment of complicated UTI’s in children. Arthropathy was seen in 13.7% of the Ciprofloxacin group vs 9.5% Clin Infect Dis.

Pediatrics 130

Pediatrics Infectious Diseases Seizures Hospitals 130

EMDocs

AUGUST 3, 2023

2005 Apr;54(4):515-21. Massive acetylcysteine overdose associated with cerebral edema and seizures. Br Med J (Clin Res Ed). 1984;289(6439):217-219. doi:10.1136/bmj.289.6439.217 289.6439.217 Knudsen TT, Thorsen S, Jensen SA, Dalhoff K, Schmidt LE, Becker U, Bendtsen F. doi: 10.1136/gut.2004.043505. 2004.043505. Minhaj, F. Leonard, J.

Poisoning 98

Poisoning Seizures Administration Pediatrics 98

EMDocs

JANUARY 29, 2024

Authors: Sameer Desai, MD (EM Attending Physician, University of Kentucky); Omar Abbas Ahmed Malik, MBBS (Patients’ Aid Foundation, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center) // Reviewed by: Jessica Pelletier, DO (EM Education Fellow, Washington University School of Medicine in St. 2005 Jun;23(6):1217-23. 2002 May;33(5):1315-20.

Stroke 99

Stroke Outcomes EMS Seizures 99

Taming the SRU

MARCH 14, 2023

Case 2 19 year old seizure A 19-year-old male is brought into your emergency department via EMS for witnessed seizure-like activity. The seizure abated with rectal diazepam given by the squad. You notice a med-alert bracelet with the patient’s name and the word “SEIZURES.” His abdomen is soft. Neurosurg Focus.

Seizures 52

Seizures Emergency Department Pediatrics Critical Access 52

EMDocs

DECEMBER 16, 2023

We’ll keep it short, while you keep that EM brain sharp. A 34-year-old male is brought via EMS after collapsing during an outdoor adventure race. EMS reports the patient was conscious but altered, with slurred speech and confusion. As you attempt to examine the patient, he has a generalized, tonic-clonic seizure.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 94

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia EMS Stroke Seizures 94