Pediatric EM Morsels

MARCH 29, 2024

Dehydration Surgery Pregnancy ( If we don’t ask we don’t know ) Many important IEM are included in the Newborn Screen. Pediatr Rev (2022) 43 (7): 371–383. For milder forms of IEM, children can compensate until the body is under stress and may recover after stress (leading to delayed diagnosis). Pediatrics. 2000; 105:e 10. Samantha A.

Dehydration 289

Dehydration Pediatrics Sepsis EMS 289

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. 2022 Jun:56:113-116.

Infectious Diseases 161

Infectious Diseases Pediatrics Sepsis Documentation/Coding 161

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

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.

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Pediatrics Ultrasounds Blood Transfusions Sepsis 98

EMDocs

JULY 29, 2023

Emergency Medicine Residents’ Association; 2022. Other bacterial causes include anaerobic oral flora, Strep viridans, E. Other bacterial causes include anaerobic oral flora, Strep viridans, E. Initial treatment is discontinuing medications that may reduce flow, oral hygiene, hydration, and hard or sour candies to promote flow. doi:10.1097/01.SMJ.0000140830.66461.12

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EMS Dehydration Ultrasounds Emergency Department 71

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. The inverse is also true; what’s normal for most may be significantly abnormal for that patient and be the first red flag. One commonly used example is tachycardia. 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. Once cardiovascular status has improved start maintenance fluids at 38ml/hr, monitor urine output closely, liaise with your local paediatric renal team. Answers (1) [B] is the correct answer.

Fluid Resuscitation 96

Fluid Resuscitation Hospitals Dehydration Research 96