Pediatric EM Morsels

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

ovale to cover the hypnozoite that can stay dormant in the liver and cause a secondary infection in the future Severe Malaria IV artesunate is currently the accepted first line treatment Previously IV quinine was first line, however it was associated with higher incidence of hypoglycemia, cardiac dysrhythmias, seizures, and comas.

Seizures 278

Seizures Pediatrics CDC Infectious Diseases 278

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 5, 2023

Be careful if the patient has received a recent blood transfusion since it may be misinterpreted as sickle cell trait instead of sickle cell disease. In these cases, repeat the Hb electrophoresis three months after the last blood transfusion. Do not use pethidine since it can cause seizures and CNS hyperexcitability.

Blood Transfusions 126

Blood Transfusions Stroke Dehydration Sepsis 126

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. Characterized by hypovolemia, vasodilation, reduced cardiac output, hyperventilation, elevated temperature, seizure, coma, and cardiovascular collapse. Antiemetics as needed.

Poisoning 76

Poisoning Fluid Resuscitation Seizures Resuscitation 76

Downeast Emergency Medicine

APRIL 26, 2021

2][3] If earlier treatment with TXA is better, would there be benefit in its administration in the prehospital setting? Association between prehospital tranexamic acid administration and outcomes of severe traumatic brain injury. Blood Coagul Fibrinolysis. If so, could this be done safely? JAMA Neurol. 2021;78(3):338–345.

Head Injuries 52

Head Injuries Administration Outcomes Seizures 52

Taming the SRU

MAY 30, 2023

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

Taming the SRU

JUNE 6, 2023

HAJDU Mild TBI’s & Concussions in the Emergency Department TBI’s are relatively common >3 million TBI’s in the US annually 2.5 million presentation to ED’s throughout the US Usually occur due to falls Also commonly occur due to sports, MVC’s, etc.

Documentation/Coding 63

Documentation/Coding Seizures Psychiatric Wellness 63