Pediatric EM Morsels

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

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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Pediatric EM Morsels

AUGUST 9, 2024

2019, there were 1,875 and this trend has continued to increase (2,157 case in 2020; 2,855 cases in 2021). Early Congenital Syphilis Present before 2 years of age [ Hussain, 2023 ; Foles, 2024; Fang, 2022; Morrisroe, 2021 ] Only ~33% of newborns present with symptoms at birth and can be subtle. 2021 Feb 5;14(2):e240532.

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Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Emergency Department Seizures Pediatrics 152

Don't Forget the Bubbles

MARCH 18, 2024

A similar process can also occur in the CNS (causing seizures ), the liver and the pancreas. Depending on the progression of the illness, children may present with pallor, oedema, lethargy, seizures, hypertension or abnormal liver function tests. 2021 [cited 2023 Nov 30]. Clinical Infectious Diseases [Internet].

Dehydration 59

Dehydration Infectious Diseases Seizures Pediatrics 59

Pediatric EM Morsels

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The most common countries of acquisition were Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Pakistan (Forster 2021) For travelers, the peak incidence occurs at age 10 and those who are visiting to their country of birth. Rauniyar 2021) Up to 10% of patients may present with constipation as opposed to diarrhea. Shah 2021).

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Pediatrics CDC Seizures Documentation/Coding 161

Pediatric EM Morsels

AUGUST 18, 2023

Ross 2021) Predisposing risk factors including older age , trauma to tendons or joints , and a family history of MAEs. Myth # 2: Neurologic affects Nervous system adverse events mostly include central concerns (ex, seizures, headaches, dizziness, lightheadedness, sleep disorders, hallucinations) and peripheral neuropathy. Binz 2015).

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Pediatrics Infectious Diseases Seizures Hospitals 130

PEMBlog

JULY 10, 2024

[link] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance 2021.” ” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2021. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Sexually Transmitted Infections Treatment Guidelines 2021.”

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EMDocs

JANUARY 6, 2025

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. 10 This burden of infectious disease is markedly higher than for the general population.

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Infectious Diseases CDC PPE Rapid Diagnostic Testing 67