Mind The Bleep

JULY 23, 2023

Abnormal bicarbonate secretion due to CFTR mutation causes an acidic and dehydrated environment which results in thick, viscous mucous that forms thick meconium that can then obstruct the lumen. Sathe M, 2017) Barium enema in a neonate demonstrating a diffuse microcolon secondary to meconium ileus. NG feeds if not feeding well.

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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. 2017 Dec 1;30(4):191-201. C or 100.4 mg/kg, max 0.4 C or 100.4 mg/kg, max 0.4

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EB Medicine

JULY 8, 2019

Jeff: Well that’s kind worrisome. Nachi: Taken all together, the rising rates of obesity and the rising success and availability of bariatric procedures has led to an increased number of bariatric procedures, with 228,000 performed in the US in 2017. In 2017, these were performed 60%, 18%, and 3% of the time.

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EMDocs

MARCH 11, 2024

As the disease progress the patients will experience profound dehydration and start to develops signs and symptoms such as: Rapid heart rate Loss of skin elasticity Dry mucous membranes Low blood pressure If left untreated, severe dehydration may lead to kidney failure, shock, coma, and death within hours.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JANUARY 27, 2025

2017) Pediatric Ovarian Torsion, Surg Clin North Am, 97(1):209-221. Available from: [link] Sanfilippo J.S, Mansuria S.M, Donnellan N.M 2015) Surgical problems in the paediatric patient, Clinical Gynaecology, 2 nd edition, p578-579. Childress K.J, Dietrich J.E doi: 10.1016/j.suc.2016.08.008. 2016.08.008.

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EMDocs

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

million patient complaints in 2017, making it the second most common ED complaint. She denies any trauma, swelling, or redness in the joints, as well as fever or weight loss. National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NHAMCS) 2017 Emergency Department Summary Tables (2017). 2017 Apr 4;166(7):514-530.

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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)]. Premonitory symptoms (Nausea, pallor, diaphoresis, flushing), or triggers (Valsalva, Pain, Emotion, Prolonged Standing, Dehydration) are very useful in making the diagnosis. Vasovagal syncope is generally benign.

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EMDocs

JANUARY 20, 2025

1,2 For hypervolemia in heart failure patients, orthopnea >2 pillows is the most reliable clinical finding, 3,4 though an increase in peripheral edema and increased weight can be useful as well. For patients who are elderly, orthostasis is an unreliable clinical finding and may be present in the absence of dehydration.

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EMDocs

JANUARY 6, 2025

She receives IV calcium gluconate and bicarbonate as well as oral potassium binders for hyperkalemia. 89 The high malnutrition rate is caused by factors such as a heavy disease burden, particularly malaria, as well as poor food consumption and inadequate infant and child feeding practices. Hypoglycemia is managed with IV dextrose.

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