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Morel-Lavallée Lesion in Children

Pediatric EM Morsels

Sometimes this can be used to our advantage, like when we need to give subcutaneous fluids to a dehydrated patient without an IV, or when we need to give SQ medications for things like Sulfonylurea overdose , Hereditary Angioedema , or DVTs. The subcutaneous space is a vast region of potential space where things can collect.

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SGEM#254: Probiotics for Pediatric Gastroenteritis – I Can’t Go For that…No Can Do

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

NEJM 2018 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Anthony G. Crocco is a Pediatric Emergency Physician and is the Medical Director & Division Head of the Division of Pediatric Emergency at McMaster’s Children’s Hospital. NEJM 2018 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Anthony G. Background: We have covered many pediatric topics with you on the SGEM.

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Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome

Don't Forget the Bubbles

She appears pale and dehydrated , and her level of alertness fluctuates. Pay specific attention to fluid status, looking for evidence of dehydration. Manage hydration Children may be dehydrated or present with signs of fluid overload. Pediatric Nephrology. 2018 [cited 2023 Dec 3]. 2015 Jul 4;30(12):2115–9.

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SGEM#228: Winds of Change – High Flow Nasal Oxygen for Acute Bronchiolitis?

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

[display_podcast] Date: September 5th, 2018 Reference: Franklin et al. NEJM March 2018. display_podcast] Date: September 5th, 2018 Reference: Franklin et al. NEJM March 2018. She is not clinically dehydrated and has a temp of 38.2C A Randomized Trial of High-Flow Oxygen Therapy in Infants with Bronchiolitis.

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What Are the Complications of Sickle Cell Trait?

Pediatric Education

With your sickle cell trait you usually shouldn’t have any problems, but dehydration could cause problems for you. Actually dehydration can cause problems for everyone, so just take an extra ounce or two than everyone else to really stay hydrated,” he counseled. Pediatr Emerg Med Pract. Subramaniam S, Chao JH.

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Maintenance Fluids in Critical Illness

Don't Forget the Bubbles

If the fractional excretion of sodium is <1%, you agree with your consultant that you will also ask the nurses to account for the replacement of 5% dehydration (900ml) over 48h (≈ 19ml/h). Given the present urine output of 0.3ml/kg/hr and no dehydration replacement, you estimate she will receive ~1mmol/kg/day of sodium. Pediatrics.

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Pediatric Diarrhea with Dr. Jay Larmon

Downeast Emergency Medicine

OVERVIEW Diarrhea is a common complaint for our pediatric patients in the emergency department. Most pediatric diarrhea is not life threatening, and usually is treated with supportive care. However, there are important red flags to consider when assessing a pediatric patient with diarrhea. Pediatr Emerg Care 1997, 13(3):179-182.