Pediatric EM Morsels

APRIL 19, 2024

Yes, we’re talking about your clavicular , proximal humeral, supracondylar, lateral condylar , scaphoid and metacarpal fractures. Today, we want to focus on a couple of our good friends, buckle and greenstick forearm fractures. Pediatric patients have unique bony anatomy and physiology compared to the skeletally mature.

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Fractures Pediatrics Best Practices Outcomes 290

Don't Forget the Bubbles

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

One-liner… Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity in paediatric populations, and fever is associated with worse outcomes. His CT scan showed extensive cranial fractures, traumatic subarachnoid haemorrhage, and intraparenchymal haemorrhage. Should we aim to prevent fever, or should we cool patients?

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Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Pediatrics Outcomes Resuscitation 117

The Injectable Orange

APRIL 4, 2017

In the consistent form of Injectable Orange we have a not so hidden curriculum – critical appraisal and evidence based practice. The x-ray of her left shoulder is negative for any fracture. For a comprehensive overview of a Nursing Professional Portfolio head to this guide from the ACN.

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Emergency Department Evidence-Based Practice Academics Documentation/Coding 52

Taming the SRU

MARCH 17, 2023

mepivacaine (1-3 h) 1% lidocaine +/- epi (2-3h) 0.25% bupivacaine (2-3 h) 0.25-0.5% mg/kg IV Versed: 0.2 mg/kg IM, 0.2 mg/kg IN (may repeat to max of 0.4 mg/kg IN), 0.2

Seizures 40

Seizures Fractures Burns Pediatrics 40