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. 2010 Dec;1(2):103-20.

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Fluid Resuscitation Pediatrics Resuscitation Research 246

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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Blood Transfusions Stroke Dehydration Sepsis 126

EB Medicine

JULY 8, 2019

Additionally, back in 2010, it was estimated that 6.6% Vitamin D, B12, Calcium, foate, iron, and thiamine deficiencies are all well documented complications. Consider IV access and early IV fluids in those at risk for dehydration and intra-abdominal infections. While it was < 15% in 1990, by 2016 it reached 40%.

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department Sepsis Operations Dehydration 40

EB Medicine

AUGUST 1, 2018

In fact, cannabis use has been documented for medical use dating as far back as 600 BC in West and Central Asia. 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.

Seizures 40

Seizures Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Administration Dehydration 40

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. J Am Coll Cardiol, 2010; 55:713-721, doi:10.1016/j.jacc.2009.09.049

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Emergency Department EKG/ECG Outcomes Seizures 52