Pediatric EM Morsels

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Abdel-Haq 2021). Travel dates can help to exclude certain infections by their incubation periods (Abdel-Haq 2021) Physical examination can sometimes reveal concerning features including hepatomegaly , jaundice or a rash that may guide differential. A study of swiss tourists found they compromised 53.4%

Infectious Diseases 161

Infectious Diseases Pediatrics Sepsis Documentation/Coding 161

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JANUARY 1, 2024

Data collected from 2002 to 2021 revealed a 72% decline in IPD incidence among children (<18 years), with continued reductions after the transition from PCV7 to PCV13. During the COVID-19 pandemic (2020-2021), the incidence of IPD reached its lowest level in 20 years. You will find the list is broken down into four sections: 1.Reviews

Pediatrics 98

Pediatrics Ultrasounds Blood Transfusions Sepsis 98

Taming the SRU

AUGUST 27, 2024

Mortality rates related to bullous skin lesions are typically related to disruption of the skin barrier and include subsequent dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, hypothermia, increased metabolic needs, and secondary infection leading to bacteremia and/or sepsis. J Am Acad Dermatol 2021; 84:1782. Nature 2004; 428:486.

Emergency Department 83

Emergency Department Dehydration Burns Sepsis 83

EMDocs

JANUARY 25, 2025

PCP Pneumonia, Sepsis) can be discharged with initiation of Antiretroviral Therapy in consultation with Infectious Disease (ID) physician with full ID evaluation outpatient. Prevalence and risk factors of cytopenia in hiv-infected patients before and after the initiation of haart. BioMed Research International, 2020, 1-10. link] Lu, W.,

EMS 80

EMS Infectious Diseases Allergic Reactions Fluid Resuscitation 80

Mind The Bleep

MAY 12, 2023

These include infection & sepsis, GI bleeding, dehydration, AKI, alcohol consumption, constipation, and certain medications. 2021 Jan;70(1):9-29. On Day 3 (i.e. 48 hours later) albumin is administered at 1g/kg. 9 Encephalopathy Look closely for a precipitant and treat accordingly! Child CG, Turcotte JG. 1964;1:1-85.

Fluid Resuscitation 52

Fluid Resuscitation Dehydration Resuscitation Administration 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JANUARY 10, 2024

These were presented as hazard ratios and included fever at presentation, previous transfusion ever, haemoglobinuria, malaria, sickle cell disease on enrolment, HIV, evidence of sepsis, malnutrition, shock, hypothermia, and dehydration. Sepsis indicators and malaria positivity did not modify the risk. Do you believe the results?

Blood Transfusions 78

Blood Transfusions Research Outcomes Hospitals 78

EMDocs

JUNE 27, 2024

2021 Sep;194(5):899-907. Epub 2021 Jul 15. smoke, high ozone levels, smog) Asthma/reactive airway disease (RAD) Diagnostic criteria 7,8 Respiratory symptoms +/- fever (at least 38.0 C or 100.4 2 mcg/kg, max 100 mcg) while obtaining IV access 20 IV/IM ketorolac (1 mg/kg, max 15 mg) Morphine (05-0.1 mg/kg, max 0.4 C or 100.4

Pediatrics 88

Pediatrics Dehydration EMS Hospitals 88