Pediatric EM Morsels

APRIL 7, 2023

Unfortunately, it can cause so many other complications – Sepsis , acute chest syndrome , and hepatopathy. Observation, interaction with patient, as well as parent information is key to bring the whole picture together!

Stroke 130

Stroke Pediatrics Seizures Sepsis 130

ACEP Now

JULY 7, 2024

35-year-old man presents by EMS with seizures. According to family at the scene, he has a history of seizures but has not been taking his medication recently. On arrival, he is obtunded, foaming at the mouth, and exhibiting generalized tonic-clonic seizure activity. Clinical Question » How should status epilepticus be diagnosed?

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Seizures Emergency Department Outcomes EMS 52

EMDocs

JANUARY 29, 2024

This article will discuss blood pressure goals and preferred pharmacotherapy for non-traumatic ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes. Ischemic Strokes: Ischemic stroke is characterized by a blockage of a blood vessel in the brain. The BP targets for patients with ischemic strokes depend on the available therapeutic options.

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Stroke Outcomes EMS Seizures 73

Taming the SRU

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

As may be seen in the table below, there are several themes as well a range of stringency. Find the posterior superior iliac crest and draw an imaginary line across the back (Tuffier’s line) – where this line crosses midline is the L4 spinous process. Clin Infect Dis. 2018;66(3):321-328. doi:10.1093/cid/cix806 5. Glimåker, M., Johansson, B.,

Infectious Diseases 96

Infectious Diseases Seizures Ultrasounds Sepsis 96

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JUNE 30, 2023

CRASH 2 , published in 2013 – was huge. Again, there was no increase in thrombotic stroke in the TXA group – TXA looks safe. As in CRASH-2, TXA did not show a significant increase in thrombotic events or seizures. 2013 Mar;17(10):1-79. This is not good. There have been a couple of landmark trials.

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Head Injuries Seizures Outcomes Pediatrics 145

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.

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Pediatrics Seizures Stroke Radiology 40

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

OCTOBER 1, 2017

Also used for severe MS, stroke, TBI, chronic pain. Vagus nerve stimulation for partial seizures. 2013; 49:138–144. 2013; 29:347–349. Are VNS safe in everyday life? Intrathecal Pumps Used to infuse basal rate of drug, usually baclofen for spasticity, but pump may contain morphine, bupivicaine, clonidine. 2015; 4, Art.

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Pediatrics Seizures Stroke Ultrasounds 52