Pediatric EM Morsels

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In one ED study, ALL cases of missed travel-related illness did not have a documented travel history in their ED note , whereas 90% of the identified travel-related illnesses had a provider documented travel history (Greenky 2022) Those who are visiting friends and relatives (VFR) are typically at highest risk. Am J Emerg Med.

Infectious Diseases 161

Infectious Diseases Pediatrics Sepsis Documentation/Coding 161

Pediatric EM Morsels

JULY 28, 2023

Kids < 5 years of age New onset of diabetes at presentation Longer duration of symptoms Severity of acidosis Elevated BUN Greater degree of dehydration and hyperventilation Cerebral Edema and DKA: Diagnostic Considerations Early detection and treatment is the best means to prevent brain injury and death. 2022; 23( 7): 835- 856.

Fluid Resuscitation 245

Fluid Resuscitation Pediatrics Resuscitation Research 245

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JANUARY 1, 2024

Data from the Nurse-Family Partnership program involving 60,171 families were analysed across four cohorts, including pre-pandemic and three pandemic cohorts (from July 2022 to October 2023). Reviews and opinion articles Use of POCUS for the assessment of dehydration in pediatric patients-a narrative review. Musolino AM, et al.

Pediatrics 98

Pediatrics Ultrasounds Blood Transfusions Sepsis 98

ACEP Now

OCTOBER 30, 2023

This makes documentation and communication of the utmost importance for these patients for their health and safety. Oftentimes, it can be an indication of pain, infection, distress, anxiety, dehydration, or the first sign of sepsis. 2022; 14: 441–456. This leads into the next part of the model—Assessment. AEM Education Train.

Sexual Assault 98

Sexual Assault Teamwork Outcomes Dehydration 98

Mind The Bleep

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

This is a child who is clearly dehydrated and unable to tolerate oral fluids therefore IV fluids are the best option. Maintenance Fluids In 1957, Malcolm Holliday and William Segar published an article in the Journal of Paediatrics, which claimed to be a simple scheme that could be easily remembered to calculate fluid requirements.

Fluid Resuscitation 96

Fluid Resuscitation Hospitals Dehydration Research 96

Mind The Bleep

MAY 16, 2023

It is also sensible to advised to ensure good fluid intake throughout treatment to help avoid dehydration which can occur with laxatives. When prescribing drugs off licence, ensure you explain this to the patient/career and gain and document verbal consent. [8] 8] To whom should I refer for further investigation? Available: [link]. [2]

Dehydration 52

Dehydration Best Practices Documentation/Coding Emergency Department 52

Mind The Bleep

JUNE 18, 2023

ICD-10 codes: F00-03 are the ICD codes for dementia and its subtypes F02. environmental factors, pain, infection, dehydration, electrolyte disturbance, head injury, medication etc) Does the individual have capacity? This article outlines the main factors related to the presentation, aetiology, and treatment of BPSD.

Psychiatric 52

Psychiatric Documentation/Coding Stroke Fractures 52