Mind The Bleep

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Common stressors in children and adolescents include: Infections: urinary tract infections, gastroenteritis, pneumonias, Poor compliance to insulin therapy, Dehydration, Fasting state, Heatstroke Trauma. or HCO3 10-15 mmol/L: mild DKA (5% dehydration) pH < 7.2 or HCO3 5-10 mmol/L: moderate DKA (5% dehydration) pH < 7.1

Dehydration 98

Dehydration Fluid Resuscitation Shock Resuscitation 98

EMDocs

MAY 28, 2024

Other causes of sickling: acidosis, dehydration, inflammation, infection, fever, and blood stasis. Fluid management Goal is euvolemia Dehydration – needs IV fluid resuscitation. Hypothermia, hypotension, and vasoconstriction may affect pulse oximetry reading, which is based on light absorption from fingertip blood flow.

Blood Transfusions 76

Blood Transfusions Fluid Resuscitation Dehydration Ultrasounds 76

Taming the SRU

APRIL 13, 2023

Vaishnav Hyperthermia: abnormally high body temperature due to thermoregulatory failure Severe hyperthermia: temp greater than 40.5C 2022 Pre-AeRATE Trial: use of HFNC for preoxygenation and apneic oxygenation showed no difference in lowest SpO2 during first intubation attempt when compared with usual care.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 52

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Poisoning EKG/ECG Seizures 52

EMDocs

JUNE 27, 2024

2022 Jul 5;328(1):57-68. 2022 Aug;58:235244. Epub 2022 Jun 11. 2022 Aug;58:235-244. Epub 2022 Jun 11. 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 mg/kg, max 4 mg per dose q20-30min) or hydromorphone (0.01-0.02

Pediatrics 76

Pediatrics Dehydration EMS Hospitals 76

EMDocs

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Broad-spectrum antibiotics (A) for septic shock are not inappropriate given the hyperthermia, tachycardia, and hypotension. Hyperthermia. As you attempt to examine the patient, he has a generalized, tonic-clonic seizure. What is your diagnosis, and what are your next steps in evaluation and management? 1 Fever is usually < 40C.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 68

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia EMS Stroke Seizures 68