Pediatric EM Morsels

JUNE 2, 2023

Our patients have varied past medical histories that require us to be well-versed in even the most uncommon disorders (or know where to look things up in a pinch)! Rare diseases are not confined to the pages of a textbook or computer screen.

Dehydration 189

Dehydration Shock Pediatrics Emergency Department 189

EMDocs

OCTOBER 30, 2023

9,13 3) Switch to a NCCT scan CECT has been long considered to outperform NCCT in acute trauma and acute abdominal emergencies and has thus been referred by ED physicians to rule out life-threatening emergencies. Necessity-based system prioritizing CT contrast usage for emergent conditions (modified for ED-relevance).

Radiology 73

Radiology Radiology Emergency Department Hospitals 73

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

AUGUST 1, 2017

The Approach to Common Abdominal Diagnoses in Infants and Children. Essential Diagnosis of Abdominal Emergencies in the First Year of Life. Emerg Med Clin N Am. Abdominal surgical emergencies in infants and young children. Emerg Med Clin N Am. Pediatric Surgery Irish MS et al. Pedaitr Clin N Am.

Pediatrics 52

Pediatrics Ultrasounds Resuscitation Sepsis 52

Downeast Emergency Medicine

MARCH 24, 2021

Well, patients have a greater potential to be sicker, and even though there is a higher chance of a bacterial infection these patients should NOT be started empirically on antibiotics. In this patient population, well appearing children can have stool cultures ordered and be referred to follow up as an outpatient.

Pediatrics 52

Pediatrics Dehydration Emergency Department Wellness 52