Don't Forget the Bubbles

JANUARY 17, 2024

Other symptoms, such as constipation, abdominal pain and dehydration, were also be seen. Point-of-care ultrasound may show well-demarcated, round, and hypoechoic material in the stomach and first part of the duodenum, though it can underestimate the number of beads present. Zamora et al., Persistent vomiting affected all 43 cases.

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Northwestern EM Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Anticipatory guidance is not just for well-child checks ! We’ve all seen an end-of-life situation generate a second patient with dehydration mediated syncopal episode at the bedside, let’s try to prevent that. 2022, Feb 21). End of Life Care in the ED. Expert Commentary by Pirotte, M].

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Mind The Bleep

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

1] It is worth mentioning this formula was designed for well, euvolaemic children, which does not represent the popluation of children who require IV fluids. This is a child who is clearly dehydrated and unable to tolerate oral fluids therefore IV fluids are the best option. Answers (1) [B] is the correct answer.

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Mind The Bleep

JUNE 18, 2023

environmental factors, pain, infection, dehydration, electrolyte disturbance, head injury, medication etc) Does the individual have capacity? In a general hospital there are the dementia and delirium team, as well as Liaison Psychiatry who you can refer to.

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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. Harvey S, “ How to Use the Bristol Stool Chart in Childhood Constipation ,” Archives of Disease in Childhood: Education & Practice, 2022. [3] Available: [link]. [2]

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MARCH 15, 2023

But when you see this, you should suspect that the AV node is not well. 25, 2022 ). My main concern about Apple Watch monitoring — is the potential for increasing the anxiety of otherwise well individuals who become overly focused on, “What terrible arrhythmia is my Apple Watch now showing at this particular moment?”

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Taming the SRU

APRIL 13, 2023

beta blockers decrease ability to dissipate heat through increase CO, diuretics predispose to dehydration, or anticholinergic agents can affect thermoregulation) Clinical Presentation: Temperature elevation, usually 40.5C EtOH, amphetamines, or cocaine) Prescription drugs (i.e. This showed no difference in Cormack-Lehane score.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2022

She was prescribed oral diltiazem to prevent recurrence and was discharged. == MY Comment, by K EN G RAUER, MD ( 10/25 /2022 ): == Today’s blog post reviews the important topic of how to approach the patient who presents with palpitations from an SVT ( S upra V entricular T achycardia ) rhythm. She had an echocardiogram which was normal.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JANUARY 27, 2025

Scheier E (2022) Diagnosis and Management of Pediatric Ovarian Torsion in the Emergency Department: Current Insights 14: 283291, PMC9236466. Sims MJ, Price AB, Hirsig LE, Collins HR, Hill JG, Titus MO (2022) Pediatric Ovarian Torsion: Should you go with the flow? Available from: [link] Sanfilippo J.S, Mansuria S.M, Donnellan N.M

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EMDocs

JUNE 27, 2024

His medical history is significant for three prior admissions for vaso-occlusive crises that have responded well to appropriate therapy, including pain control with NSAIDs and opioids, blood transfusions, antibiotics, and intravenous (IV) crystalloids. 2022 Jul 5;328(1):57-68. 2022 Aug;58:235244. Epub 2022 Jun 11.

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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.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 17, 2023

2023 Jun 20:archdischild-2022-324884. 2023 Jun 5:archdischild-2022-325148. Prenatal opioid exposure and well-child care in the first 2 years of life: population-based cohort study. 2023 Jun 12:archdischild-2022-325029. Jamaluddine Z, et al. Arch Dis Child. Selin S, et al. Eur J Pediatr. 2023 Jun;182(6):2665-2671.

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EMDocs

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

She denies any trauma, swelling, or redness in the joints, as well as fever or weight loss. 2022 May;33(2):307-333. Effects of hydration and dehydration on blood rheology in sickle cell trait carriers during exercise. The pain is worse with activity but improves with rest. ORL J Otorhinolaryngol Relat Spec. PMID: 8958538.

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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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EMDocs

JANUARY 20, 2025

1,2 For hypervolemia in heart failure patients, orthopnea >2 pillows is the most reliable clinical finding, 3,4 though an increase in peripheral edema and increased weight can be useful as well. For patients who are elderly, orthostasis is an unreliable clinical finding and may be present in the absence of dehydration.

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Pediatric Education

DECEMBER 15, 2024

He was acting well, and attempting to breastfeed. The American Academy of Pediatrics 2022 Clinical Guidelines states that: “[t]he effectiveness of phototherapy is dependent on the intensity of phototherapy administered and the surface area of the infant exposed to phototherapy (ie, double-sided). .”

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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. This is particularly crucial in younger children who have received a large adult kidney and typically have relatively low creatinine levels when stable and well. and Kizilbash, S.,

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EMDocs

MARCH 11, 2024

2 As of 2022 cholera was estimated to be responsible for over 4 million cases and 143,000 deaths each year, with a case fatality rate of 50% without timely and appropriate treatment. 10 In non-endemic regions, suspicion arises in patients with severe dehydration or death from acute watery diarrhea.

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EMDocs

JANUARY 6, 2025

She receives IV calcium gluconate and bicarbonate as well as oral potassium binders for hyperkalemia. Background: Refugees on the Rise As of 2022, it was estimated that there were 35.3 92 Refugee patients with SAM, dehydration, or shock should be admitted for further management. Global Trends Report 2022. link] UNHCR.

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