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Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome

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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. Early Volume Expansion and Outcomes of Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome. 2016 Jan;6(1):e009933.

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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 100: Acute Chest Syndrome Part 1

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Other causes of sickling: acidosis, dehydration, inflammation, infection, fever, and blood stasis Sickling leads to vascular occlusion, end-organ ischemia, and decreased RBC lifespan, which, in turn, leads to pain crisis, acute anemia, sequestration, infection, and acute chest syndrome (ACS.) Published 2020 Feb 12. times maintenance.

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EQUAL: a Straightforward Approach To Caring for Disabled Patients

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One case report highlighted an unfortunate outcome from aspiration pneumonia, later found to be due to crayons rather than the expected culprits such as food, secretions, or beverages. Oftentimes, it can be an indication of pain, infection, distress, anxiety, dehydration, or the first sign of sepsis. Published September 16, 2020.

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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 101: Acute Chest Syndrome Part 2

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Other causes of sickling: acidosis, dehydration, inflammation, infection, fever, and blood stasis. Fluid management Goal is euvolemia Dehydration – needs IV fluid resuscitation. Causes and outcomes of the acute chest syndrome in sickle cell disease. Published 2020 Feb 12. times maintenance. Am J Emerg Med.

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Don’t Forget the Orbeez!

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After Meshram et al, 2020 When Orbeez are exposed to water, the water molecules diffuse into the polymer network through osmosis. Other symptoms, such as constipation, abdominal pain and dehydration, were also be seen. There have been reports of the Orbeez Challenge leading to serious outcomes. Zamora et al., Metro, D.C.,

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emDOCs Revamp – Acute Chest Syndrome

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2020 Feb 12;10(1):2470. Intravenous fluid therapy and hospital outcomes for vaso-occlusive episodes in children, adolescents, and young adults with sickle cell disease. Factors associated with adverse outcome among children with sickle cell disease admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit: an observational cohort.

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Bubble Wrap PLUS – January 2024

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During the COVID-19 pandemic (2020-2021), the incidence of IPD reached its lowest level in 20 years. Reviews and opinion articles Use of POCUS for the assessment of dehydration in pediatric patients-a narrative review. Outcomes From a Randomized Clinical Trial. You will find the list is broken down into four sections: 1.Reviews