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Imported Malaria

Pediatric EM Morsels

ovale to cover the hypnozoite that can stay dormant in the liver and cause a secondary infection in the future Severe Malaria IV artesunate is currently the accepted first line treatment Previously IV quinine was first line, however it was associated with higher incidence of hypoglycemia, cardiac dysrhythmias, seizures, and comas.

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Journal Club - Tranexamic Acid in Trauma

Downeast Emergency Medicine

We know that if administered too rapidly, it can lead to hypotension and other adverse effects including seizures, headaches, backache, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, anaphylaxis, impaired color vision, and other visual disturbances.[1] Blood Coagul Fibrinolysis.

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Subarachnoid hemorrhage: ED presentation, evaluation, and management

EMDocs

4 Common symptoms of SAH on presentation include vomiting, neck stiffness, altered mental status or decreased level of consciousness, hemiparesis, and seizure-like activity. 18 Seizure Seizure is common in the setting of acute SAH, especially spontaneous SAH, due to cerebral and meningeal irritation. Blood Transfus.

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TXA (Tranexamic Acid) in Pediatrics 

Pediatric EM Morsels

While transfusing blood can be beneficial to those who have lost it or continue to lose it quickly, blood may not always be immediately available. Or maybe the family does not desire blood transfusions. Enter TXA or tranexamic acid , The Clot Stabilizer! of IV form TXA [O’Neill 2020] Inexpensive !

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Leucodepletion in Bordetella Pertussis

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Infants usually present in a non-specific manner, following an apnoea, cough, cyanosis, or seizure so a high index of suspicion is required in this age group. Exchange blood transfusion in the management of severe pertussis in young infants. Exchange transfusion safety and outcomes in neonatal hyperbilirubinemia.

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ED care of refugee populations from sub-Saharan Africa

EMDocs

She presents with a seven-day history of fever, fatigue, and myalgias associated with decreased oral intake and an episode of seizure-like activity three hours prior to arrival. Additionally, there is no family history of seizure disorders. A whole blood transfusion is initiated for the management of her anemia.