Pediatric EM Morsels

JUNE 9, 2023

Multimodal management can help avoid variceal bleeding. Luoto, 2020 ] Acute Esophageal Variceal Bleeding: Management Guidelines on the management of acute variceal bleeding in children are limited and debated due to limited pediatric-specific evidence. Prepare airway management tools (hoping to avoid needing them).

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Pediatrics Head Injuries Airway Management Resuscitation 154

Pediatric EM Morsels

JULY 21, 2023

[Orso 2020] One pediatric study in this systematic review, and the intubated patients had worse outcome than non-intubated Early airway protection = lower rates of complications (in TRAUMA), but this is not always true with medical patients. Consider other indicators of need for airway management, such as gag reflex.

Head Injuries 246

Head Injuries Pediatrics Outcomes Shock 246

RebelEM

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Take Home Points: Airway management is paramount; expect a challenging intubation and consider controlling the airway early if there is apparent airway compromise. Understanding the cause of angioedema (mast cell vs. bradykinin mediated) helps dictate directed management.

Allergic Reactions 105

Allergic Reactions Airway Management Anaphylaxis Emergency Department 105

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

MARCH 1, 2017

How much force is required to dislodge an alternate airway? An update on out-of-hospital airway management practices in the United States. Successful tracheal intubation through an intubating laryngeal airway in pediatric patients with airway hemorrhage. 2011 Oct;41(4):369-73. 2011 Dec;66 Suppl 2:45-56.

Airway Management 52

Airway Management Pediatrics Resuscitation Hospitals 52

PHEM Cast

JULY 6, 2017

Other fantastic #FOAM resources regarding airway management are available: From Nicholas Chrimes at [link] From the fabulous people over at Life in the Fast Lane including a video demo from Scott Weingart from EMCrit: [link] References This is Tim’s recent publication we mention in the ‘cast! Woodall, N., & Frerk, C.

Airway Management 52

Airway Management Academics Operations Resuscitation 52

PHEM Cast

APRIL 21, 2021

Positioning From: [link] Recommended Rich Levitan resources Podcast 70 – Airway Management with Rich Levitan Airway axes From: McGuire B, Hodge K. 2011 Dec;82(12):1519-24. Epub 2011 Jul 2. Guidance documents College of Paramedics Statement on Intubation, available here. Tracheal intubation. 20(12);681-686.

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Airway Management Resuscitation EMS Hospitals 40

PHEM Cast

MAY 3, 2020

if resuscitation is to be continued, take over patient management from any responder wearing level 2 PPE all responders wearing level 2 PPE are to leave the scene (more than 2m away from the patient) prior to the commencement of any airway management, ventilation or other AGPs. 2011; 6(11): e27932. Rutala (a2), David J.

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PPE Airway Management Resuscitation Hospitals 52