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Pseudoparalysis of Parrot

Pediatric EM Morsels

Unfortunately, the possibility of congenital infections always looms large as well, including congenital syphilis. CDC 2023] In 2021, there were over 2800 cases of congenital syphilis, tripled from 2017. Hussain 2023] With proper treatment, bone lesions and periostitis resolve within 6 weeks or so and full recovery can be made.

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Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMA Syndrome) in Children

Pediatric EM Morsels

Oka, 2023) Female to male predominance with a ratio of 3:2. Oka, 2023) It has various other names but one is Cast Syndrome due to a slight increased risk with patients in hip spica casts. Oka, 2023) Always consider SMA syndrome in patients with eating disorders who present with nausea and bilious vomiting. Record, 2015).

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ECG Blog #396 — Why the Flat Line?

Ken Grauer, MD

Note also that the P wave is negative in standard lead II in Figure-1 ( as well as in leads III and aVF, which are the other 2 inferior leads ). It is well to remember that IF the P wave in lead II is negative — then by definition — You do not have sinus rhythm ( unless there is lead misplacement or dextrocardia ).

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Imported Malaria

Pediatric EM Morsels

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).

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ECG Blog #410 — How Tall are the T Waves?

Ken Grauer, MD

The "good news" — is that after an extended hospitalization, the patient was finally discharged home, and doing well. = The ECG in Figure-1 — was obtained following successful resuscitation. A C loser L ook at Today's ECG: The rhythm in Figure-1 is sinus — with regular upright P waves with a constant and normal PR interval in lead II.

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The Broselow-Luten System

Pediatric EM Morsels

Taking care of a critically ill child can be nerve-racking to say the least, and downright petrifying for those who don’t do it frequently, even if they are well-trained and brilliant clinicians. Sinha 2012] It is useful in the prehospital setting , correlating well with actual weight and ED Broselow weight. Broselow does not.

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Post-Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage: ReBaked Morsel

Pediatric EM Morsels

DON’T forget to put on your Personal Protective Equipment as well! Have traditional, direct laryngoscopes available as well. This is worth a shot in a well appearing child that is old enough to gargle and spit. Well… sometimes it starts again. 2023 Aug;171:111644. Epub 2023 Jul 6. Get IV access!