RebelEM

MAY 15, 2024

The loss of these cells leads to immunosuppression as well as decreased responsiveness of the immune system as a whole Patients with neutropenia will not only get very sick very quickly, but also will have blunted immune response and may not localize signs of infection well Fever or malaise may be their only presenting symptoms.

Infectious Diseases 101

Infectious Diseases Administration Sepsis Anaphylaxis 101

Pediatric EM Morsels

APRIL 5, 2024

(Jensenius 2004) Treatment : doxycycline Human granulocytic anaplasmosis Causative Agent: Anaplasma phagocytophilum , a rickettsial bacteria (Sanchez 2016) Previously seen in the endemic regions of North America where lyme is common, it is now being seen more frequently in travelers to Europe and eastern Asia as well.

CDC 164

CDC Infectious Diseases Pediatrics Shock 164

Pediatric EM Morsels

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

A “Syndromic” Approach for Diagnosing and Managing Travel-Related Infectious Diseases in Children. Infectious Disease Acquisition in Pediatric International Travelers: A 10-Year Review at a Canadian Tertiary Care Hospital. In the 1950’s travel accounted for 25 million international tourists. Glob Pediatr Health.

Infectious Diseases 164

Infectious Diseases Pediatrics Sepsis Documentation/Coding 164

EB Medicine

JANUARY 2, 2019

This corresponds nicely to a 2013 retrospective study demonstrating a bHCG threshold for the fetal pole to be just below 1400. HDS patients who are well-appearing with a pregnancy of undetermined location should be discharged with a 48h beta hcg recheck and ultrasound. Generally 1500 is used as the cutoff.

Ultrasounds 40

Ultrasounds Radiology Radiology Infectious Diseases 40

PEMBlog

JANUARY 17, 2024

Camargo, Clinical Trial: Comparative Effectiveness of Cephalexin Plus Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole Versus Cephalexin Alone for Treatment of Uncomplicated Cellulitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Clinical Infectious Diseases, Volume 56, Issue 12, 15 June 2013, Pages 1754–1762, [link] Liu C, Bayer A, Cosgrove SE, et al.

Infectious Diseases 59

Infectious Diseases Sepsis Wellness Pediatrics 59

Don't Forget the Bubbles

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

They were a well-grown, term infant born in good condition. Since the introduction of the Pertussis vaccination in pregnancy, from 2013 to the end of October 2024, there have been 31 deaths in infants under 3 months with confirmed Pertussis (eleven of which occurred in 2025). Sounding familiar? Ann Intensive Care. Pediatrics.

Pediatrics 59

Pediatrics Outcomes Blood Transfusions Sepsis 59

Don't Forget the Bubbles

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

. ■ Case 1 focuses on a case seen in the emergency department and explores the common parental query of a “weak immune system” in a young child who has had several recurrent upper respirator tract infections back-to-back but is otherwise well. His parents are both fit and well and there is no family history of any medical conditions.

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Emergency Department Wellness Infectious Diseases Pediatrics 98

Pediatric Education

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

They felt he was breastfeeding well and had only mild jaundice. His examination was normal and the diagnosis of a well newborn infant was made. mg/dL which was well below treatment threshold. Some infants may need car seat tolerance screening as well. 2013-2596 Quinn JM, Sparks M, Gephart SM. Pediatrics.

Infectious Diseases 40

Infectious Diseases Administration Pediatrics Wellness 40

Pediatric Education

JANUARY 26, 2025

He was drinking, urinating and playing well. Related Cases Disease: Common Cold | Sinusitis Symptom/Presentation: Rhinitis Specialty: General Pediatrics | Infectious Diseases | Otolaryngology Age: Preschooler To Learn More To view pediatric review articles on this topic from the past year check PubMed. Pediatrics.

Radiology 40

Radiology Radiology Pediatrics Infectious Diseases 40

Pediatric Education

APRIL 2, 2023

He had been relatively well except for one ear infection and two upper respiratory infections since starting childcare. 2021;325(19):2013. Patient Presentation A 6-month-old male came to clinic for his health supervision visit. His mother was concerned about also giving influenza and COVID vaccines in addition to his regular vaccines.

Infectious Diseases 40

Infectious Diseases Pediatrics Research Wellness 40

Pediatric Education

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Non-polio enteroviruses have emerged which cause acute flaccid paralysis as well. Lessons learnt to keep Europe polio-free: a review of outbreaks in the European Union, European Economic Area, and candidate countries, 1973 to 2013. Despite this tremendously positive outcome, there still are continued threats against polio eradication.

Infectious Diseases 40

Infectious Diseases Pediatrics Outcomes Wellness 40

Don't Forget the Bubbles

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

This is particularly crucial in younger children who have received a large adult kidney and typically have relatively low creatinine levels when stable and well. Additionally, any child with a kidney transplant might have some degree of chronic kidney disease (CKD). When in doubt, call the team. Prytuła, A. and van Gelder, T.,

Pediatrics 52

Pediatrics Fractures Dehydration Sepsis 52

Mind The Bleep

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Management The management is guided by the examination findings which are covered in the respective chapter, this section will delve into the importance of a number of those steps, as well as further long-term care. Always consider management as per ATLS protocol and SEPSIS 6 if relevant. Ensure the wound has been adequately washed out.

Fractures 52

Fractures Infectious Diseases Documentation/Coding Hospitals 52

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

A broad workup is initiated for altered mental status, including an STD panel, which shows a reactive Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL) and a negative CT head. Consultation with an infectious disease and neurology specialist can be considered to guide treatment and proper disposition. 2013 Dec;51(12):4060-6.

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