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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. It may sound silly (“FPIES”), but it can be serious! – As always, treat symptoms and dehydration based on severity.

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Contrast Media Shortage of 2022 – Lessons Learned

EMDocs

1 The shortage in supply posed difficulties for hospitals that significantly depend on GE Healthcare as their supplier, which encompassed approximately 50% of hospitals in the United States (US). Preparation 9 Hospitals had to prepare for the impending contrast shortage as soon as potential shortage news occurred. 11 Table 1.

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The Pediatric Surgical Abdomen

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

Abdominal pain is common; so are strongly held myths and legends about what is concerning, and what is not. One of our largest responsibilities in the Emergency Department is sorting out benign from surgical or medical causes of abdominal pain. Am J Emerg Med. J Emerg Med. Am J Emerg Med.