Pediatric Emergency Playbook

AUGUST 1, 2020

2008 Nov;36(11):2226-37. In: Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Baren JM, Rothrock SG, Brennan JA, Brown L (Eds), Saunders Elsevier, Philadelphia 2008. Heat illness and heat stroke. DeFranco MJ et al. Environmental issues for team physicians. Am J Sports Med. Ishimine P. Hyperthermia. Jardine DS. Pediatr Rev 2007; 28:249.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 52

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Stroke Burns Pediatrics 52

Taming the SRU

AUGUST 30, 2023

However, PCT can be elevated in severe trauma, such as burns or surgery [5,25]. A 2008 review in the International Journal of Medicine on spinal epidural abscess (SEA) agreed that inflammatory markers (specifically ESR and CRP) are generally sensitive in the diagnosis of SEA, but are not specific. 2008 Aug;75(8):557-66.

Infectious Diseases 89

Infectious Diseases Sepsis Emergency Department Point-of-Care Testing 89

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

JANUARY 1, 2017

Use soothing sensory measures: speak softly, offer a pacifier, and stroke the skin softly. Topical ethyl chloride vapo-coolant offers transient pain relief due to rapid cooling and may be used just prior to an IV start ( Farion 2008 ). Pediatric burns should be assessed carefully and treated aggressively. 2008 Jul 1;179(1):31-6.

Pediatrics 40

Pediatrics Soft Tissue Injuries Burns Emergency Department 40

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

21 Case: A 40-year-old male presents to the ED with a burning epigastric pain that has been worsening over the past week. Pain can be gnawing, aching, burning, and located in the upper abdomen. Jan 23 2008;(1):CD000396. Tension headaches are characterized by bilateral location and mild to moderate intensity. Epub 2017 Feb 14.

Emergency Department 105

Emergency Department Fractures Burns EMS 105