Pediatric EM Morsels

AUGUST 9, 2024

We have previously discussed hypothermia presentations , GBS infections , and HSV infections. Foles, 2024 ] In the US, from 2013-2018, cases increased from 362 to 1,306. 2013 Aug;20(4):337-9. Epub 2013 Feb 27. Fortunately, we have addressed many neonatal issues in the PedEMMorsels. BMJ Case Rep. 2021 Feb 5;14(2):e240532.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 152

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Emergency Department Seizures Pediatrics 152

ALiEM

MARCH 5, 2024

With severe toxicity, patients can have altered mental status, seizures, hyperthermia, and pulmonary edema. 2013 May;5(5):330. Salicylate has a direct effect on the respiratory center of the medulla causing tachypnea. Tinnitus, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain are common. Phytotherapy Research. 2015;29(8):1112-1116.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 114

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Anaphylaxis Poisoning Administration 114

EMDocs

DECEMBER 18, 2024

2013; 88(9): 589-595. fold higher risk of NSTI than the control group 12 For those without comorbidities , AUD exhibited a 15.2-fold fold higher risk of NSTI than the control group 12 For those without comorbidities , AUD exhibited a 15.2-fold Alcohol withdrawal syndrome in medical patients. Cleve Clin J Med. 2016; 83(1): 67-79.

Seizures 80

Seizures Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Emergency Department EMS 80

Mind The Bleep

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Exposure Expose the patient in a systematic manner while keeping remaining body areas covered e.g. 1 limb at a time, to reduce the risk of hypothermia. These systemic effects can include central nervous system (agitation, seizures , and coma), as well as cardiac ( hypotension and dysrhythmias) [10, 11]. 2013 May;74(5):1363-6.

Burns 52

Burns Fluid Resuscitation PPE Resuscitation 52