Pediatric EM Morsels

JULY 28, 2023

Kids < 5 years of age New onset of diabetes at presentation Longer duration of symptoms Severity of acidosis Elevated BUN Greater degree of dehydration and hyperventilation Cerebral Edema and DKA: Diagnostic Considerations Early detection and treatment is the best means to prevent brain injury and death. 2009 Apr;10(2):155-7.

Fluid Resuscitation 245

Fluid Resuscitation Pediatrics Resuscitation Research 245

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2016

Clinical Course The paramedic activated a “Code STEMI” alert and transported the patient nearly 50 miles to the closest tertiary medical center. 2 The astute paramedic recognized this possibility and announced a CODE STEMI. NEJM 362(9):779; March 4, 2009. For instance: sepsis, bleeding, dehydration, hypoxia, and mild ACS.

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EKG/ECG Shock Fluid Resuscitation Documentation/Coding 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

APRIL 8, 2015

Also consider non-hemorrhagic volume depletion, dehydration : orthostatic vitals may uncover this [see Mendu et al. (3)]. Thus, if there is documented sinus bradycardia, and no suspicion of high grade AV block, at the time of the syncope, this is very useful. Arch Intern Med 2009 Jul 27; 169:1262. Ann Emerg Med 2009 Dec; 54:769.

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Emergency Department EKG/ECG Outcomes Seizures 52