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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. Food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome in a tertiary pediatric center: safety of guideline-conforming food challenges.

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The Pediatric Surgical Abdomen

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

Pediatr Rev. Intestinal Malrotation – Not Just the Pediatric Surgeon’s Problem. J Emerg Med. Pediatr Surg Int. Eur J Pediatr Surg 2016; 26:192. Pediatrics 1977; 60:457. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2008; 46:13. J Pediatr 2005; 146:787. Pediatr Surg Int 2003; 19:439. 1988; 9(7):219-226.

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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.