Don't Forget the Bubbles

MARCH 18, 2024

A similar process can also occur in the CNS (causing seizures ), the liver and the pancreas. Depending on the progression of the illness, children may present with pallor, oedema, lethargy, seizures, hypertension or abnormal liver function tests. 2012 Mar 19 [cited 2023 Nov 30];55(1):33–41. What is atypical HUS? F1000Research.

Dehydration 59

Dehydration Infectious Diseases Seizures Pediatrics 59

EMDocs

AUGUST 17, 2023

mL/kg/hr for 2 consecutive hours OR Decrease in serum lactate by more than 10% from initial level Primary outcome – Early norepinephrine group vs. the control group demonstrated higher rates of shock control at 6 hours: 76.1% vs 48.4% (OR 3.4, vs 48.4% (OR 3.4, vs 48.4% (OR 3.4, vs 48.4% (OR 3.4,

Sepsis 67

Sepsis Shock Resuscitation Fluid Resuscitation 67

Downeast Emergency Medicine

APRIL 26, 2021

4] We also know that severe TBI is commonly associated with the development of intracranial hemorrhage where the presence and volume of blood are associated with increased mortality and poor outcomes.[5] Association between prehospital tranexamic acid administration and outcomes of severe traumatic brain injury. JAMA Neurol.

Head Injuries 52

Head Injuries Administration Outcomes Seizures 52

Taming the SRU

MARCH 14, 2023

Case 2 19 year old seizure A 19-year-old male is brought into your emergency department via EMS for witnessed seizure-like activity. The seizure abated with rectal diazepam given by the squad. You notice a med-alert bracelet with the patient’s name and the word “SEIZURES.” His abdomen is soft. Lancet Neurol. Amer J Rad.

Seizures 52

Seizures Emergency Department Pediatrics Critical Access 52

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Definition of status epilepticus:Continuous seizure activity of 5 minutes or greater – OR – Recurrent activity without recovery between intervals. This definition includes clinically apparent seizures as well as those seen only on EEG.) During a seizure, GABA receptors in the neuron’s membrane are internalized and destroyed.

Pediatrics 40

Pediatrics Seizures Stroke Radiology 40

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

OCTOBER 1, 2017

Vagus nerve stimulation for partial seizures. Outcomes of Children Bridged to Heart Transplantation With Ventricular Assist Devices: A Multi-Institutional Study. Vagal nerve stimulation: a review of its applications and potential mechanisms that mediate its clinical effects. Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews. 2005; 29: 493–500.

Pediatrics 52

Pediatrics Seizures Stroke Ultrasounds 52

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

APRIL 1, 2016

We could use it to track treatment , and see if we can clear the lactate; decreased lactate levels are associated with a better outcome in adults. S – seizure or shock – most commonly septic, but can be any type: cardiogenic, bstructive, hypovolemic, distributive. 2012; 33:1040–1045. 2012; 60(23): 2427-2463. 23: 353–360.

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Pediatrics Sepsis Shock Outcomes 52