Pediatric EM Morsels

JULY 21, 2023

Consider other indicators of need for airway management, such as gag reflex. Academic emergency medicine 12.9 GCS scores are validated in trauma populations , but it has its limitations in the medical populations. It’s complicated. Less than 8 doesn’t always mean intubate ! References : Teasdale G, Jennett B.

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Northwestern EM Blog

MARCH 1, 2025

In this study, they found that prone positioning resulted in significant improvement in oxygenation, as well as a 50% decrease in mortality at 28 days (Guerin et. Position arms in a comfortable position, avoiding any position that could cause a brachial plexus injury, and ensure they are well-supported to avoid pressure ulcers.

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EMDocs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

They increase the risks of hypoxia and acidosis during the apneic period as well as hypotension and hypoperfusion caused by the abrupt transition from negative-pressure to positive-pressure ventilation (10). Incidence and factors associated with cardiac arrest complicating emergency airway management. 2013;14(3):130–5.

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EM SIM Cases

MARCH 14, 2023

This primer on Rapid Cycle Deliberate Practice was written by academic pediatric emergency medicine specialist and simulation guru Dr. Quang Ngo. The Problem Sam is on faculty at an academic pediatric residency program with an interest in simulation enhanced education. Academic Life in Emergency Medicine. Ericsson KA.

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RebelEM

MARCH 27, 2023

What They Did: Retrospective, observational cohort study in a single high-volume academic hospital The ED had a 5 bed area used for ongoing management and resuscitation of patients who clinically deteriorate while boarding or while actively undergo a workup in other sections of the ED. J Crit Care.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

MAY 3, 2023

There was no difference between the low-dose and high-dose insulin infusion groups regarding the time to resolution of hyperglycaemia, time to resolution of acidosis as well as the rate of blood glucose change. Two neonates, one in each group, experienced a potential injury to the airway of the lower respiratory tract. Low-dose ( 0.05

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