Pediatric EM Morsels

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Both have a range of detection limits, which can be greatly dependent on operator. Food and Drug Administration Approval of Artesunate for Severe Malaria: Enough to Achieve Best Practice? Imported Malaria in Countries where Malaria Is Not Endemic: a Comparison of Semi-immune and Nonimmune Travelers. Clin Microbiol Rev.

Seizures 281

Seizures Pediatrics CDC Infectious Diseases 281

EMDocs

DECEMBER 6, 2024

In 1997, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) mandated unit-dose packaging for all iron-containing products with more than 30 milligrams of elemental iron. 5 Orogastric lavage may also be considered for GI decontamination but likely to be limited by location, size of tablets, and operator familiarity. 2 L/hr in adults.

Poisoning 94

Poisoning Fluid Resuscitation Seizures Resuscitation 94

PulmCCM

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Kenny MD [ @heart_lung ] In part 1 , right atrial pressure [P ra ] and cardiac output/venous return [CO/VR] were considered as two hemodynamic measures bound at the operating point [OP] of the circulatory system. OP is operating point. Shows what happens when Ppc, Pmsf, Rcardiac and Rvr all vary [grey operating points].

Operations 132

Operations Ultrasounds Resuscitation Blood Transfusions 132

RebelEM

JUNE 19, 2023

PMID: 37314244 Clinical Question: In advanced trauma systems, does prehospital administration of TXA increase the rate of survival with a favorable neurologic outcome in patients at risk for trauma-induced coagulopathy? Article: PATCH-Trauma Investigators and ANZICS Clinical Trial Group. Prehospital Tranexamic Acid for Severe Trauma.

Blood Transfusions 105

Blood Transfusions Outcomes Administration Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 105

PulmCCM

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Uncertainty has persisted about the ideal blood transfusion strategy to resuscitate and support trauma victims as they are prepared to undergo surgical and other mechanical interventions to achieve hemostasis. Thromboelastometry (e.g., The trial is impressive for having been conducted at all. Read in JAMA

Blood Transfusions 98

Blood Transfusions Operations Infectious Diseases Resuscitation 98

Taming the SRU

MAY 30, 2023

hours earlier and went to OR 3.5 mg single-dose 5-mL ampule or equivalent, 2 Aspirin, 325-mg tablets, 4 Bronchodilator, metered-dose inhaler or equivalent 50% Dextrose injection, single-dose 50-mL ampule or equivalent Epinephrine injection, 1:1000 (1 mg/mL) single-dose 1-mL ampule or equivalent, 2 Epinephrine injection, 1:10,000 (0.1

OB/GYN 52

OB/GYN Ultrasounds Pediatrics Resuscitation 52

RebelEM

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Tenecteplase, a modified version of alteplase, is being increasingly utilized for AIS due to its favorable pharmacological profile, ease of administration, and cost effectiveness. Earlier studies looking at tenecteplase dosing began in 2005 and have largely settled on a dose of 0.25 mg/kg at this time for the potential treatment of AIS.

Stroke 132

Stroke Blood Transfusions Outcomes EMS 132