Pediatric EM Morsels

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In one ED study, ALL cases of missed travel-related illness did not have a documented travel history in their ED note , whereas 90% of the identified travel-related illnesses had a provider documented travel history (Greenky 2022) Those who are visiting friends and relatives (VFR) are typically at highest risk.

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Infectious Diseases Pediatrics Sepsis Documentation/Coding 161

Don't Forget the Bubbles

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Failure to thrive’ has many definitions We use standardized charts to document infant growth. Are there signs of significant dehydration or malnutrition? If severely dehydrated or malnourished, then they require admission for close monitoring with rehydration and refeeding. Epub 2015 Dec 9. Eur J Pediatr. PMID: 26646145.

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Dehydration CDC Hospitals Wellness 98

EB Medicine

JULY 8, 2019

Vitamin D, B12, Calcium, foate, iron, and thiamine deficiencies are all well documented complications. Consider IV access and early IV fluids in those at risk for dehydration and intra-abdominal infections. Jeff: Tachycardic patients should make you concerned for hypovolemia 2/2 dehydration, sepsis, leaks, and blood loss.

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Emergency Department Sepsis Operations Dehydration 40

EB Medicine

AUGUST 1, 2018

In fact, cannabis use has been documented for medical use dating as far back as 600 BC in West and Central Asia. Jeff: The hyperemetic phase lasts 24-48 hours and can lead to dehydration, electrolyte abnormalities, and weight loss. Be sure to look for and treat dehydration, acute renal failure, and rhabdo though. Subst Abus.

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Seizures Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Administration Dehydration 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2016

Clinical Course The paramedic activated a “Code STEMI” alert and transported the patient nearly 50 miles to the closest tertiary medical center. 2 The astute paramedic recognized this possibility and announced a CODE STEMI. For instance: sepsis, bleeding, dehydration, hypoxia, and mild ACS. 2015 Oct; 66(4):355-362.

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EKG/ECG Shock Fluid Resuscitation Documentation/Coding 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 5, 2023

Infections, fever, acidosis, hypoxia, dehydration and exposure to extreme temperatures can trigger VOC even though often no cause is identified. Home analgesia: Advise families at home to increase fluid intake to avoid dehydration (dehydration will prolong painful episodes). Rotavirus gastroenteritis and dehydration C.

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Blood Transfusions Stroke Dehydration Sepsis 126

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

APRIL 8, 2015

Also consider non-hemorrhagic volume depletion, dehydration : orthostatic vitals may uncover this [see Mendu et al. (3)]. Thus, if there is documented sinus bradycardia, and no suspicion of high grade AV block, at the time of the syncope, this is very useful. Annals of Emergency Medicine March 2015 ; Volume 65, Issue 3, Pages 268–276.e6

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Emergency Department EKG/ECG Outcomes Seizures 52