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Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Paediatrics

Mind The Bleep

Common stressors in children and adolescents include: Infections: urinary tract infections, gastroenteritis, pneumonias, Poor compliance to insulin therapy, Dehydration, Fasting state, Heatstroke Trauma. or HCO3 10-15 mmol/L: mild DKA (5% dehydration) pH < 7.2 or HCO3 5-10 mmol/L: moderate DKA (5% dehydration) pH < 7.1

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REBEL Core Cast 87.0 – Hypercalcemia

RebelEM

mg/dL 10.5 – 12.0 mg/dL 10.5 – 12.0

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Managing a patient with decompensated liver cirrhosis

Mind The Bleep

History is imperative and a wide range of neurological and psychiatric symptoms can be present. Administration of human albumin solution (HAS) in SBP reduces the incidence of renal failure by 72% and mortality by 47%. Survival after presenting once with HE is 40% at one year and 20% at 3 years. On Day 3 (i.e.

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Episode 19 - Cannabinoids: Emerging Evidence in Use and Abuse

EB Medicine

Also, be aware that there are various formulations of cannabis that allow for different routes of administration. Basically, any way you can imagine, it seems like a route of administration has been explored. On the longer end, rectal cannabis administration can take up to 8 hours to reach peak plasma concentrations.

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Emergency Department Syncope Workup: After H and P, ECG is the Only Test Required for Every Patient.

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Also consider non-hemorrhagic volume depletion, dehydration : orthostatic vitals may uncover this [see Mendu et al. (3)]. Premonitory symptoms (Nausea, pallor, diaphoresis, flushing), or triggers (Valsalva, Pain, Emotion, Prolonged Standing, Dehydration) are very useful in making the diagnosis. Vasovagal syncope is generally benign.

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Bubble Wrap PLUS – January 2024

Don't Forget the Bubbles

The study suggests the importance of increased screening, safety planning, and early interventions for children with PO-MDD to address the risk of future psychiatric morbidity and mortality. Reviews and opinion articles Use of POCUS for the assessment of dehydration in pediatric patients-a narrative review. Musolino AM, et al.