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 152

Soft Tissue Injuries Dehydration Fractures Operations 152

EMDocs

JANUARY 20, 2025

For patients who are elderly, orthostasis is an unreliable clinical finding and may be present in the absence of dehydration. 36-37 There is little evidence regarding oral rehydration in adults with gastroenteritis, though it seems reasonable that adults with mild dehydration could be safely hydrated orally. Modified from: Pringle, K.,

Dehydration 40

Dehydration Fluid Resuscitation Sepsis Resuscitation 40

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

MAY 1, 2017

They may get a little dehydrated, especially if mother’s milk is late to come in. Home care The neonate who is safe to go home is well appearing, and not dehydrated. Most babies with hyperbilirubinemia are dehydrated, which just exacerbates the problem. None of them became dehydrated or became sunburned. Bhutani et al.

Dehydration 52

Dehydration Pediatrics Wellness Seizures 52

EMDocs

JUNE 27, 2024

2006 Jul;134(1):109-15. 2006 Dec 13;2(91):2852-7. smoke, high ozone levels, smog) Asthma/reactive airway disease (RAD) Diagnostic criteria 7,8 Respiratory symptoms +/- fever (at least 38.0 C or 100.4 2 mcg/kg, max 100 mcg) while obtaining IV access 20 IV/IM ketorolac (1 mg/kg, max 15 mg) Morphine (05-0.1 mg/kg, max 0.4 Br J Haematol.

Pediatrics 76

Pediatrics Dehydration EMS Hospitals 76

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 5, 2023

It has been routine practice in the UK since 2006. Infections, fever, acidosis, hypoxia, dehydration and exposure to extreme temperatures can trigger VOC even though often no cause is identified. Home analgesia: Advise families at home to increase fluid intake to avoid dehydration (dehydration will prolong painful episodes).

Blood Transfusions 126

Blood Transfusions Stroke Dehydration Sepsis 126

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

Think about poor feeding, irritability, dehydration – in that case, just go with your gut and call it pyelonephritis, and admit. 2006 Jan;13(1):76-81. The truth is, for serious bacterial illness like pneumonia, UTI, or severe soft tissue infections, be careful with any infant less than 4-6 months of age. Acad Emerg Med.

Wellness 52

Wellness Dehydration Ultrasounds Pediatrics 52

Mind The Bleep

JULY 23, 2023

Walker GM, 2006) Surgical Differentials for Bilious Vomiting: Malrotation with Volvulus Incidence: 1 in 6000 live births present in the first week of life. Surgical management of this is time critical as delayed treatment can result in ischaemia and necrosed bowel. Colour scale of vomiting. S, 2023) An image of bilious gastric aspirates.

Sepsis 52

Sepsis Blood Transfusions Dehydration Wellness 52