Pediatric EM Morsels

JUNE 16, 2023

Sometimes this can be used to our advantage, like when we need to give subcutaneous fluids to a dehydrated patient without an IV, or when we need to give SQ medications for things like Sulfonylurea overdose , Hereditary Angioedema , or DVTs. 2022) Morel-lavallee lesions – diagnosis and practical management of these troublesome injuries!

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Soft Tissue Injuries Dehydration Fractures Operations 154

ACEP Now

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Oftentimes, it can be an indication of pain, infection, distress, anxiety, dehydration, or the first sign of sepsis. 2022; 14: 441–456. One commonly used example is tachycardia. AEM Education Train. 2020;4(4):450–462. York J, Wechuli Y, Karbach U. Emergency medical care of people with intellectual disabilities: A scoping review.

Sexual Assault 98

Sexual Assault Teamwork Dehydration Outcomes 98

Mind The Bleep

JUNE 18, 2023

environmental factors, pain, infection, dehydration, electrolyte disturbance, head injury, medication etc) Does the individual have capacity? If this wandering patient was agitated or aggressive then this could justify a pharmacological agent owing to this risk or self or others. What can I use in an emergency?

Psychiatric 52

Psychiatric Documentation/Coding Stroke Fractures 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 17, 2023

Original clinical studies Distribution and pattern of hand fractures in children and adolescents. 2023 Jun 20:archdischild-2022-324884. 2023 Jun 5:archdischild-2022-325148. 2023 Jun 12:archdischild-2022-325029. Ultrasonography or Radiography for Suspected Pediatric Distal Forearm Fractures. McClellan JM, et al.

Pediatrics 98

Pediatrics Emergency Department Outcomes Fractures 98

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Costochondritis, rib fractures, and pericarditis are common causes of chest pain that can be treated with multimodal regimens. 7 Rib and Sternal Fractures: Rib fractures are often caused by blunt chest trauma. Up to two-thirds of rib fractures are missed on initial chest radiographs. Most cases abate by one year.

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Emergency Department Fractures Burns EMS 105

Don't Forget the Bubbles

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Inadequate fluid consumption, combined with factors like hot weather or strenuous physical activity, can lead to gradual dehydration with cumulative effects. Kidney transplant recipients have a higher risk of fractures. Kidney transplant recipients are at higher risk of rickets and fractures. (13) Any history of injury?

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Pediatrics Fractures Dehydration Sepsis 52