Pediatric Emergency Playbook

OCTOBER 1, 2017

Vagus nerve stimulation for partial seizures. Ultrasound-guided refilling of an intrathecal baclofen pump—a case report. 2006; 113: 2313-2319. Vagal nerve stimulation: a review of its applications and potential mechanisms that mediate its clinical effects. Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews. 2005; 29: 493–500. 2015; 4, Art.

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Pediatric Emergency Playbook

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Was there any prenatal care or ultrasound done? Perhaps diGeorge syndrome with hypocalcemia and seizures? Inborn Errors of Metabolism - there are over 200 inborn errors of metabolism, but only four common metabolic pathways that cause a child to be critically ill. 2006; 53:69-84. All the rest, you have time to look up.

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Seizures Sepsis Pediatrics Shock 40

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

JUNE 1, 2017

The child with seizure disorder and chest pain: anti-epileptics Some anti-epileptic agents, such as carbamazepine, promote a poor lipid profile, leading to atherosclerosis and early MI. Cardiovasculr Ultrasound. 2006; 87:e168-e171. Harm Reduction Journal, 2006; 3(14):1-18. Circulation. 2004; 110:e511-e513. 2014; 12:15.

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Pediatrics EKG/ECG Wellness Seizures 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 5, 2023

It has been routine practice in the UK since 2006. Do not use pethidine since it can cause seizures and CNS hyperexcitability. The high blood flow velocities through these stenotic segments can be detected using transcranial doppler ultrasound (TCD). How is sickle cell disease diagnosed?

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Blood Transfusions Stroke Dehydration Sepsis 126

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

APRIL 8, 2015

First: Are you sure it was syncope, and not SEIZURE? Conversely , frequently syncope has a short episode of tonic-clonic activity that mimics seizure. Look for Vascular Etiology -- think of these while doing H and P: --Bleeding: ruptured AAA, GI bleed, ruptured ectopic pregnancy, other spontaneous bleed such as mesenteric aneurysms.

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Emergency Department EKG/ECG Outcomes Seizures 52