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EM@3AM: Leukopenia

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2011 Feb 15;52(4):e56-93. Answer : Leukopenia Overview Leukopenia is defined as total WBC count < 4000/mm 3 Neutropenia is the most common subset of leukopenia and is defined on absolute neutrophil count: 1 Mild (1.01.5 10^9/L) Moderate (0.50.9 10^9/L) Severe (< 0.5 10^9/L) Generalized leukopenia (i.e. Medications: 25.6%

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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 94: GLP-1 Agonist Complications

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Severe diarrhea and vomiting may lead to volume loss, dehydration, and hypotension (not common). Hypersensitivity/dermatologic: GLP-1 agonists are synthetic peptides; may lead to antibody formation and allergic reaction/injection site reaction. 2011 Aug 02;108(3 Suppl):33B-41B. 2011;(203):53-74. Davidson MH.

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Subcutaneous Rehydration

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⇒ You have a stable child who just needs fluids, but no laboratory tests ⇒ You’ve tried PO hydration, to no avail, despite anti-emetics ⇒ You’re poking the stable, but dehydrated child repeatedly without success What now? Hypodermoclysis to treat dehydration: a review of the evidence. 2011 Nov;18(11):1129-34. Pediatrics.