Pediatric EM Morsels

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

HUS findings: Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia , Renal failure , and Thrombocytopenia The most dreaded outcomes of HUS include need for renal replacement therapy both short and long term and unfortunately death. It is critical to detect HUS early in its disease course to ensure the best outcomes. 2010 May;49(5):418-21.

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Pediatrics Ultrasounds Dehydration Emergency Department 164

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

EMDocs

JANUARY 25, 2025

0000000000000305 Kazumi Y (2023) The Epidemiology and Outcomes of Leukopenia in Different Populations and Regions. Clinical practice guideline for the use of antimicrobial agents in neutropenic patients with cancer: 2010 update by the infectious diseases society of america. Curr Opin Hematol. 2017;24(1):46-53. doi:10.1097/MOH.0000000000000305

EMS 95

EMS Infectious Diseases Allergic Reactions Fluid Resuscitation 95

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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Emergency Department Sepsis Operations Dehydration 40

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.

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)]. Cardiac Syncope ("True Syncope") Independent Predictors of Adverse Outcomes condensed from multiple studies 1. These premonitory symptoms were negative predictors of adverse outcomes in EGSYS.

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Emergency Department EKG/ECG Outcomes Seizures 52

EMDocs

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Clinical characteristics and outcome of thyroid storm: a case series and review of neuropsychiatric derangements in thyrotoxicosis. Outcome and risk factors associated with extent of central nervous system injury due to exertional heat stroke. Temps greater than 41.5C Determine and treat underlying cause , consider multiple etiologies.

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Hyperthermia / Hypothermia EMS Stroke Seizures 94