Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 5, 2023

Be careful if the patient has received a recent blood transfusion since it may be misinterpreted as sickle cell trait instead of sickle cell disease. In these cases, repeat the Hb electrophoresis three months after the last blood transfusion. Would you consider this patient for blood transfusion?

Blood Transfusions 126

Blood Transfusions Stroke Dehydration Sepsis 126

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JANUARY 1, 2024

However, children who had an operation experienced improvements in behaviour, symptoms, and quality of life and had lower blood pressure. Reviews and opinion articles Use of POCUS for the assessment of dehydration in pediatric patients-a narrative review. They enrolled 459 children aged 3 to 12.9 Musolino AM, et al. 2023 Dec 22.

Pediatrics 98

Pediatrics Ultrasounds Blood Transfusions Sepsis 98

EMDocs

DECEMBER 6, 2024

6 Can see subsequent electrolyte disturbances and dehydration related to severity of GI symptoms. 5 Orogastric lavage may also be considered for GI decontamination but likely to be limited by location, size of tablets, and operator familiarity. Blood transfusion for clinically significant blood loss.

Poisoning 76

Poisoning Fluid Resuscitation Seizures Resuscitation 76