Taming the SRU

MAY 1, 2023

Exertional Hyperthermia Patients with heat stroke will present with Temp > 104, AMS, or seizures. Subsequent exposure results in a T-cell mediated response (Type IV hypersensitivity reaction) Plants: Toxicodendron species (poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac) Also present in foods, including pistachio, cashew, and mango.

Poisoning 52

Poisoning Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Seizures Emergency Department 52

Taming the SRU

APRIL 17, 2023

The majority of ingestion cases occur in pediatric patients and are often minor due to low quantities of exposure. Anaphylaxis, hypoglycemia, cardiotoxicity, and neurotoxicity can all be seen following exposure to poisonous plants. Severe cases may result in seizures or coma. Address life-threats. Decontaminate.

Poisoning 52

Poisoning Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Anaphylaxis Pediatrics 52

Taming the SRU

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Can also extend this logic to those with TBI’s or trauma patients are inebriated Can attempt try to mitigate the risk and harm associated with iWBCT’s Future use of low-dose iWBCT Full-body MR imaging is already being used in pediatric patients Logistic regression in REACT-2 patient population identified 10 characteristics to warrant iWBCT in patients (..)

Sepsis 95

Sepsis Fractures Documentation/Coding Administration 95

Pediatric EM Morsels

MARCH 7, 2025

Let’s take a moment to review TXA (Tranexamic Acid) in Pediatrics! Wouldnt it be nice if there were adjuncts to prevent further bleeding or add benefit when blood may not be option (prehospital)? Enter TXA or tranexamic acid , The Clot Stabilizer!Let’s mg/kg [Nishijima 2016] Poorly studied in renally impaired patients.

Pediatrics 231

Pediatrics Blood Transfusions Anaphylaxis Military 231