Pediatric EM Morsels

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Considering HUS and treating dehydration early has been shown to help keep the dialysis machine away! Timing and utility of ultrasound in diarrhea-associated hemolytic uremic syndrome: 7-year experience of a large tertiary care hospital. 2010 May;49(5):418-21. 2010 May;49(5):418-21. Epub 2010 Jan 13. Schnadower, D.,

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Northwestern EM Blog

MARCH 27, 2025

For those new to the probe, we recommend first reviewing the basics in the incredible FOAMed Introduction to Bedside Ultrasound Book , 5 Minute Sono , and POCUS Atlas. Difficult stick, dehydrated patient, collapsible veins, USPIV is calling your name! Practice holding the needle still when moving the ultrasound. Did You Know?

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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. Jeff: Next up is ultrasound. million adults!!

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EB Medicine

AUGUST 1, 2018

It was peer-reviewed by Joseph Habboushe, assistant professor at NYU and Nadia Maria Shaukat, director of the emergency and critical care ultrasound at Coney Island Hospital in Brooklyn, New York. Jeff: The hyperemetic phase lasts 24-48 hours and can lead to dehydration, electrolyte abnormalities, and weight loss.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

APRIL 8, 2015

Check : [vitals, SOB, Chest Pain, Ultrasound] If the patient has Abdominal Pain, Chest Pain, Dyspnea or Hypoxemia, Headache, Hypotension , then these should be considered the primary chief complaint (not syncope). Also consider non-hemorrhagic volume depletion, dehydration : orthostatic vitals may uncover this [see Mendu et al. (3)].

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 17, 2023

Reviews and opinion articles Point-of-care ultrasound in pediatric nephrology. 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. Sethi SK, et al. Pediatr Nephrol.

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EMDocs

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Prevalence and treatment of pain in EDs in the United States, 2000 to 2010. Evaluation by ultrasound of traumatic rib fractures missed by radiography. Effects of hydration and dehydration on blood rheology in sickle cell trait carriers during exercise. References: Chang HY, Daubresse M, Kruszewski SP, Alexander GC.

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