Pediatric EM Morsels

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

falciparum accounts for >70% of cases of imported malaria , primarily seen in those returning from travel in Sub-Saharan Africa (Mischlinger 2020) Other species include P. Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease 44 (2021) 102196. 2020 Mar 11;33(2):e00104-19. vivax , P. malariae , and the less common P. vivax and P.

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PulmCCM

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The therapy was approved for emergency use in 2020 by FDA after an observational study of 10 patients showed likely benefit (yes, 10, which should remind us of our collective desperation). patients infected with the Wuhan/Delta variants in 2020-2021).

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JANUARY 10, 2024

Transfusion Decisions in Severe Anaemia Reducing child mortality remains high on the global health agenda. Let’s take the humble blood transfusion – used in emergency departments across the globe and playing a key role in critical care. However, there is a huge variation in transfusion practice globally.

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Pediatric EM Morsels

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Aplastic Crisis: In individuals with underlying hematologic disorders, an aplastic crisis may require blood transfusion to replace lost red blood cells. In some cases, intrauterine blood transfusions may be necessary for the fetus. “Parvovirus B19 and Its Role in Human Disease.” 6, 2008, pp.

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