Pediatric Emergency Playbook

JUNE 1, 2017

The previously well child now decompensated: undiagnosed thrombophilia Asymptomatic patent foramen ovale (PFO) is the cause of some cases of cryptogenic vascular disease, such as stroke and MI. Fontan Operation and the Single Ventricle. 2006; 87:e168-e171. Harm Reduction Journal, 2006; 3(14):1-18. Congenit Heart Dis.

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ACEP Now

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Dr. Prescott says while significant changes have been made since the time of the report, including improved communications in the pre-hospital world, stroke care and trauma care, it’s time to take another good look at Emergency Medicine. Is it working? What needs to change in the future? It’s time for another push.”

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EMDocs

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

80 It can be caused by traumatic nerve, spinal cord, or brain injury (including stroke) or can be a sequela of conditions like diabetes, HIV/AIDS, postherpetic neuropathies, multiple sclerosis, cancer, or chemotherapies. 2006 Jun;26(6):684-90. Apr 1995;25(4):464-9. Cephalalgia. doi: 10.1111/j.1468-2982.2006.01093.x. PMID: 16686907.

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Pediatric Emergency Playbook

JANUARY 1, 2017

Neonatal observational scales have been validated in the intensive care and post-operative settings; ED-specific quantitative scales are lacking. CRIES ( Table 1 ) was validated for post-operative patients; to adapt its use for the ED, the most conservative approach is to substitute “preoperative baseline” with normal range for age.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

APRIL 8, 2015

to 1.45) for fatal or nonfatal stroke. Of the 67 patients who underwent targeted tests, suspected diagnoses were confirmed in 49 (73%) patients: aortic stenosis (n = 8, 1%), pulmonary embolism (n = 8, 1%), seizures/stroke (n = 30, 5%), and other diseases (n = 3). g/dL —Hypotension (obviously!) to 3.80). 95% CI = 1.9 95% CI = 1.1

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 5, 2023

The Kilifi algorithm includes five clinical situations that are common sickle cell presentations – clinical jaundice, severe anaemia, bone and joint infections, and stroke. It has been routine practice in the UK since 2006. What is the role of transcranial dopplers in primary prevention of strokes?

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