Pediatric EM Morsels

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

This allowed US hospitals to stock the drug to ensure quick treatment of suspected severe cases, rather than having to ship it from the CDC under the prior expanded-access protocol (Thomas 2023). falciparum parasitemia , and no other defined cause of AMS (WHO 2023). falciparum parasitemia , and no other defined cause of AMS (WHO 2023).

Seizures 278

Seizures Pediatrics CDC Infectious Diseases 278

Pediatric EM Morsels

AUGUST 9, 2024

Hussain, 2023 ] Leads to >300,000 perinatal deaths / year globally. Congenital syphilis differs from syphilis contracted by an “adult” in that: [ Hussain, 2023 ] T. Syphilis remains a very treatable disease , so early detection is important! Hussain, 2023 ] Excellent prognosis if treated early.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 152

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Emergency Department Seizures Pediatrics 152

Don't Forget the Bubbles

MARCH 18, 2024

A similar process can also occur in the CNS (causing seizures ), the liver and the pancreas. Depending on the progression of the illness, children may present with pallor, oedema, lethargy, seizures, hypertension or abnormal liver function tests. 2021 [cited 2023 Nov 30]. 2019 [cited 2023 Nov 30]. What is atypical HUS?

Dehydration 59

Dehydration Infectious Diseases Seizures Pediatrics 59

EMDocs

JANUARY 11, 2024

Author: Brit Long, MD (@long_brit) // Reviewed by Alex Koyfman, MD (@EMHighAK) The American Heart Association (AHA) and Neurocritical Care Society (NCS) released their 2023 Scientific Statement on the critical care management of post ROSC patients. Treat seizures if present.

Seizures 75

Seizures Shock Infectious Diseases CPR 75

Pediatric EM Morsels

AUGUST 18, 2023

Myth # 2: Neurologic affects Nervous system adverse events mostly include central concerns (ex, seizures, headaches, dizziness, lightheadedness, sleep disorders, hallucinations) and peripheral neuropathy. BMC Infectious Disease. PMID: 26407358 Meesters K, Mauel R, Dhont E, Walle JV, De Bruyne P.

Pediatrics 130

Pediatrics Infectious Diseases Seizures Hospitals 130

Pediatric EM Morsels

OCTOBER 6, 2023

(Britto 2017) There have been several neurological complications associated with typhoid fever in pediatric patients (Britto 2017): It has an increased association with febrile seizures. This may be due to the height of the temperature, but there is a theory that the typhoid toxin could cause cortical irritation.

Pediatrics 161

Pediatrics CDC Seizures Documentation/Coding 161

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

bladder incontinence) – 17% Headache – 10% Lighting pains – 10% Often described as sudden, rapidly spreading and disappearing [13] Dizziness – 10% Hearing loss – 10% Seizures – 7% Signs: Hyporeflexia – 50% Sensory impairment (e.g., 2023 Nov 9;389(19):1828. 2023, emedicine.medscape.com/article/1169231-overview#a1. N Engl J Med.

EMS 92

EMS Infectious Diseases CDC Research 92