Pediatric EM Morsels

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

2013 Sep 4; 89(3): 527–530. References Arends JE, Oosterheert JJ, Kraaij-Dirkzwager MM, Kaan JA, Fanoy EB, Haas PJ, Scholte EJ, Kortebeek LM, Sankatsing SUC. Two Cases of Plasmodium falciparum Malaria in the Netherlands without Recent Travel to a Malaria-Endemic Country. Am J Trop Med Hyg. PMID: 23857021 Centers for Disease Control.

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Seizures Pediatrics CDC Infectious Diseases 281

Pediatric EM Morsels

MAY 24, 2024

Low Risk Intra-Abdominal (IAI) Trauma – Derivation of the Rule The PECARN Group first released their derivation of a pediatric prediction rule for intra-abdominal injury in 2013. 2013 Aug 1;167(8):700-707. Lancet Child Adolesc Health. 2024;8:339-344. Miglioretti DL, Johnson E, Williams A, et al. JAMA Pediatr.

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Pediatrics Blood Transfusions EMS Fractures 164

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JANUARY 10, 2024

Transfusion Decisions in Severe Anaemia Reducing child mortality remains high on the global health agenda. Let’s take the humble blood transfusion – used in emergency departments across the globe and playing a key role in critical care. However, there is a huge variation in transfusion practice globally.

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Blood Transfusions Research Outcomes Hospitals 78

RebelEM

OCTOBER 19, 2022

2013, July 2). Treat moderate to severe symptoms and any EKG changes with IV calcium salts Always search for and treat the underlying cause of hypocalcemia REBEL Core Cast 88.0 – Hypocalcemia Click here for Direct Download of the Podcast Definition: A serum calcium level < 8.5 Louis, Mosby, Inc., 2014, (Ch) 125: p 1636-53.

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PHEM Cast

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

.: Prehospital transfusion of plasma and red blood cells in trauma patients. Weaver AE, Eshelby S, Norton J, Lockey DJ: The introduction of on-scene blood transfusion in a civilian physician-led pre-hospital trauma service. Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med 21(Suppl1):S27, 2013. Prehosp Emerg Care 19(1):1–9, 2015.

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Blood Transfusions Head Injuries Resuscitation Radiology 52

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

MARCH 10, 2018

TXA has been widely used in elective surgical cases and has shown decreased need for blood transfusion and reduction in mortality. Zahed et al did a randomized control trial (RCT) in 2013 on using TXA for the treatment of anterior epistaxis [2]. It made sense to look at it for the treatment of epistaxis.

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EMDocs

JUNE 27, 2024

His medical history is significant for three prior admissions for vaso-occlusive crises that have responded well to appropriate therapy, including pain control with NSAIDs and opioids, blood transfusions, antibiotics, and intravenous (IV) crystalloids. Critical Care Medicine 41(12):p A191, December 2013. 2013 Jan-Mar;16(1):91-5.

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Pediatrics Dehydration EMS Hospitals 98