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Acute Esophageal Variceal Bleeding in Children

Pediatric EM Morsels

Specific Therapies for Variceal Hemorrhage : [ Luoto, 2020 ; Castillo, 2019; Garcia-Tsao, 2007 ] Antibiotic prophylaxis (usually for 7 days) Ceftriaxone is reasonable 1st choice. Castillo, 2019 ] Somatostatin (or its analogues, like Octreotide) Guidelines do recommend this… There is great variability in its administration, though.

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Texas Residency Program Unexpectedly Announces Closure

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An official reason for the closure was not immediately available from the hospital administration, but residents there said they were told the surprise move was likely because of financial reasons. “We Located in coastal Corpus Christi, Texas, the CHRISTUS Health-Texas A&M Spohn Emergency Medicine Residency Program began in July 2007.

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Low Risk Intra-Abdominal Trauma: Rebaked Morsel

Pediatric EM Morsels

2007 Nov 22;357:2277-2284. Accuracy of the Abdominal Examination for Identifying Children with Blunt Intra-Abdominal Injuries. 2014;165:1230-1235. doi:10.1016/j.jpeds.2014.08.014. 2014.08.014. Brenner DJ, Hall EJ. Computed Tomography — An Increasing Source of Radiation Exposure. N Engl J Med. Holmes JF, Lillis K, Monroe D, et al.

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REBEL Core Cast 118.0 – IM vs PO NSAIDs

RebelEM

A 2007 review of the literature concluded that there was no difference in analgesia between IM ketorolac and PO ibuprofen ( Arora 2007 ). Ibuprofen superior secondary to cost, ease of administration + lack of pain w/ administration. Can J Emerg Med 2007; 9(1): 30-2. Similar onset of action in mild-moderate pain.

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Clinical Conundrums: Should You Give the First Dose of Antibiotics IV Before Discharging Home on Oral Antibiotics?

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Oral administration of antibiotics: a rational alternative to the parenteral route. Thorax 2007; 62(12): 1102-6. Read More First10EM: Magical Thinking in Modern Medicine: IV Antibiotics for Cellulitis First10EM: Oral Antibiotics are Equivalent to IV (Again) – The OVIVA Trial References MacGregor RR, Graziani AL.

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Agitation Podcast Series Episode 5: Management of the child with mental health problems who is boarded in the ED

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Marianne Gausche-Hill New England EMSC: New England Regional Behavioral Health Toolkit Disclaimer The Emergency Medical Services for Children Innovation and Improvement Center is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Children’s Mental Health Emergency Department Visits: 2007-2016.

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Clinical Conundrum: Does IM Ketorolac Provide Superior Pain Relief to PO Ibuprofen?

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A 2007 review of the literature concluded that there was no difference in analgesia between IM ketorolac and PO ibuprofen ( Arora 2007 ). Ibuprofen superior secondary to cost, ease of administration + lack of pain w/ administration. Can J Emerg Med 2007; 9(1): 30-2. Similar onset of action in mild-moderate pain.