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Food Protein Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES)

Pediatric EM Morsels

Today we are talking about a rare disease called FPIES (food protein induced enterocolitis syndrome) and how you might encounter these patients in the Pediatric Emergency Department. Patients with FPIES can have marked dehydration due to vomiting and diarrhea, even to the point of hypotension! Volume Status?!

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Pediatric Diarrhea with Dr. Jay Larmon

Downeast Emergency Medicine

OVERVIEW Diarrhea is a common complaint for our pediatric patients in the emergency department. Most pediatric diarrhea is not life threatening, and usually is treated with supportive care. However, there are important red flags to consider when assessing a pediatric patient with diarrhea.