EB Medicine

DECEMBER 30, 2019

This episode reviews risk factors for apnea and severe bronchiolitis; discusses treatments/therapies and provides evidence-based recommendations for the management of pediatric patients with bronchiolitis. 35-37 High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) Several small pediatric ICU studies show a benefit in severe cases. Further study needed.

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department Allergic Reactions Dehydration Pediatrics 40

EB Medicine

AUGUST 1, 2018

Jeff: For more on synthetic intoxications in the ED, be sure to take a look at the recent May 2018 issue of Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice on Synthetic Drug Intoxication in Children if you haven’t already read it. Also, be aware that there are various formulations of cannabis that allow for different routes of administration.

Seizures 40

Seizures Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Administration Dehydration 40

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

MAY 4, 2019

Clinical Trial of Fluid Infusion Rates for Pediatric Diabetic Ketoacidosis. Clinical Trial of Fluid Infusion Rates for Pediatric Diabetic Ketoacidosis. You confirm her bedside ketones to be 6 and have secured a cannula (intravenous) ready to reverse her dehydration – but what fluids should you use and at what rate?

Pediatrics 52

Pediatrics Dehydration Research Emergency Department 52

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Prophylactic Administration of Diphenhydramine to Reduce Neuroleptic Side Effects in the Acute Care Setting: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Prophylactic Administration of Diphenhydramine to Reduce Neuroleptic Side Effects in the Acute Care Setting: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Emerg Med J. May 2018;35(5):325-331.

Emergency Department 105

Emergency Department Fractures Burns EMS 105

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JANUARY 1, 2024

This retrospective cohort study in JAMA Pediatrics looked at the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the socioemotional development of infants and toddlers. A randomized clinical trial, the Pediatric Adenotonsillectomy Trial for Snoring ( PATS ), evaluated adenotonsillectomies in children with snoring or mild obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA).

Pediatrics 98

Pediatrics Ultrasounds Blood Transfusions Sepsis 98

Don't Forget the Bubbles

AUGUST 13, 2023

Assessment of the child ( NICE guidelines + NCBI – management of pediatric febrile seizures ) If the child is actively having seizures in the ED: Airway assessment and management – confirm and protect the airway. You are called to the resuscitation bay in your ED following arrival of the expected pediatric alert.

Seizures 97

Seizures Pediatrics Dehydration Radiology 97

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 5, 2023

Infections, fever, acidosis, hypoxia, dehydration and exposure to extreme temperatures can trigger VOC even though often no cause is identified. Home analgesia: Advise families at home to increase fluid intake to avoid dehydration (dehydration will prolong painful episodes). Rotavirus gastroenteritis and dehydration C.

Blood Transfusions 126

Blood Transfusions Stroke Dehydration Sepsis 126

EMDocs

JANUARY 20, 2025

For patients who are elderly, orthostasis is an unreliable clinical finding and may be present in the absence of dehydration. 36-37 There is little evidence regarding oral rehydration in adults with gastroenteritis, though it seems reasonable that adults with mild dehydration could be safely hydrated orally. Modified from: Pringle, K.,

Dehydration 74

Dehydration Fluid Resuscitation Sepsis Resuscitation 74

EMDocs

MARCH 11, 2024

As the disease progress the patients will experience profound dehydration and start to develops signs and symptoms such as: Rapid heart rate Loss of skin elasticity Dry mucous membranes Low blood pressure If left untreated, severe dehydration may lead to kidney failure, shock, coma, and death within hours.

Dehydration 109

Dehydration CDC Rapid Diagnostic Testing Fluid Resuscitation 109