EB Medicine

JULY 8, 2019

Additionally, back in 2010, it was estimated that 6.6% Consider IV access and early IV fluids in those at risk for dehydration and intra-abdominal infections. Jeff: Tachycardic patients should make you concerned for hypovolemia 2/2 dehydration, sepsis, leaks, and blood loss. That’s almost half of the population. million adults!!

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EB Medicine

AUGUST 1, 2018

Jeff: The hyperemetic phase lasts 24-48 hours and can lead to dehydration, electrolyte abnormalities, and weight loss. Be sure to look for and treat dehydration, acute renal failure, and rhabdo though. From 2010 to 2011, the number of ED visits by children aged 12 to 17 years old due to synthetic cannabinoid use also has doubled.

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Downeast Emergency Medicine

MARCH 24, 2021

Illustrated below is a dehydration scale from Pediatric Dehydration to help guide management (Vega et al).[1,7] 1,7] From Vega RM, Avner JR: A prospective study of the usefulness of clinical and laboratory parameters for predicting percentage of dehydration in children. Look for red flags of severe dehydration (i.e.

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EMDocs

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Temps greater than 41.5C per minute) 1,4 Body bag may be utilized if no immersion tank available 3 Evaporative cooling (DT 0.1C Determine and treat underlying cause , consider multiple etiologies. link] Larach, M. Gronert, G. Brandom, B. W., & Lehman, E. Anesthesia and analgesia , 110 (2), 498–507. link] Velamoor V.

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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)]. Premonitory symptoms (Nausea, pallor, diaphoresis, flushing), or triggers (Valsalva, Pain, Emotion, Prolonged Standing, Dehydration) are very useful in making the diagnosis. Vasovagal syncope is generally benign.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 17, 2023

Trends in Reasons for Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Hesitancy: 2010-2020. 2023 Jun;182(6):2735-2757 Point-of-care ultrasound to assess degree of dehydration in children: a systematic review with meta-analysis. Simple Interventions for Pediatric Residents’ Moral Distress: A Randomized, Controlled Experiment. Layman AAK, et al.

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EMDocs

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Prevalence and treatment of pain in EDs in the United States, 2000 to 2010. Effects of hydration and dehydration on blood rheology in sickle cell trait carriers during exercise. References: Chang HY, Daubresse M, Kruszewski SP, Alexander GC. Am J Emerg Med. May 2014;32(5):421-31. doi:10.1016/j.ajem.2014.01.015 Am J Hematol.

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PEMBlog

JANUARY 17, 2024

Now you could even admit a kid for IV antibiotics, maybe they’re dehydrated or they can’t take PO for some reason, without sending a blood culture. Randomized controlled trial of cephalexin versus clindamycin for uncomplicated pediatric skin infections. Pediatrics. 2011 Mar;127(3):e573-80. doi: 10.1542/peds.2010-2053.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 5, 2023

Infections, fever, acidosis, hypoxia, dehydration and exposure to extreme temperatures can trigger VOC even though often no cause is identified. Home analgesia: Advise families at home to increase fluid intake to avoid dehydration (dehydration will prolong painful episodes). Rotavirus gastroenteritis and dehydration C.

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EMDocs

JANUARY 20, 2025

For patients who are elderly, orthostasis is an unreliable clinical finding and may be present in the absence of dehydration. 36-37 There is little evidence regarding oral rehydration in adults with gastroenteritis, though it seems reasonable that adults with mild dehydration could be safely hydrated orally. Modified from: Pringle, K.,

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