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The 90th Bubble wrap DFTB X The Bridge

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Some special patients (burns and trauma) were not described in the study. Sepsis is a significant cause of mortality in children, and fluid resuscitation is a key treatment strategy. It also emphasizes the need for better fluid management strategies, including early de-resuscitation in high-risk patients. Why does it matter?

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Pediatric Pain

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

Researchers are currently working to offer an evidence base to this anecdotal practice. Pediatric burns should be assessed carefully and treated aggressively. Minor burns can be treated topically and with oral medications. Minor burns can be treated topically and with oral medications. Am J Emerg Med. Emerg Med Australas.

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IV fluids in the ED: When do we really need them?

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Sepsis There has been much controversy over the last two decades around the various nuances of volume resuscitation in ED patients with suspected sepsis, much of which goes beyond the scope of this limited review. In lower-resource settings, the evidence is stronger against a liberal approach to volume resuscitation. Andrews et al.