Pediatric EM Morsels

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Both have a range of detection limits, which can be greatly dependent on operator. For non-complicated malaria use oral Co ART em. PMID: 30666615 The post Imported Malaria appeared first on Pediatric EM Morsels. Treating malaria is an ART! Add oral Primaquine if known to have P. vivax or P. 2019; 47(2): 183–193.

Seizures 281

Seizures Pediatrics CDC Infectious Diseases 281

EMDocs

DECEMBER 6, 2024

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. 9 Typical dose: Polyethylene glycol (Go-Lytely ) 25 mL/kg/hr in small children and 1.5-2 2 L/hr in adults.

Poisoning 94

Poisoning Fluid Resuscitation Seizures Resuscitation 94

RebelEM

JUNE 19, 2023

We should expect TXA to help in immediate stabilization and allow trauma teams the time to intervene (whether that be continued resuscitation, interventional or operative procedures). Read More Core EM: CRASH-2: Tranexamic Acid in Major Trauma References: CRASH-2 Trial Collaborators. PMID: 20554319 Post Peer Reviewed By: Salim R.

Blood Transfusions 105

Blood Transfusions Outcomes Administration Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 105

Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd

JULY 23, 2023

Ventilators are used in operating rooms, emergency departments, critical care transport units, and air medical transports. It provides sufficient oxygen, blood transfusions and other medication that helps the patient to be in a stabilized condition till reaching the hospital. Such services can save lives.

Ambulance Services 52

Ambulance Services Basic Life Support Blood Transfusions Patient Safety 52

Taming the SRU

AUGUST 4, 2024

The largest retrospective cohort study to date (Beyde et al.) shows that most will improve with empiric antibiotics.

Dislocations 85

Dislocations Emergency Department Documentation/Coding Burns 85

Taming the SRU

MAY 30, 2023

hours earlier and went to OR 3.5 billion passengers annually 1 medical emergency per 604 flights Most common complaints: Syncope/presyncope: 37.4% Respiratory symptoms: 12.1% Nausea and vomiting: 9.5% Diversion occurs 7.3% of in-flight emergencies Deaths occurred 0.3% Smith Quick Facts regarding In-Flight Emergencies: 2.75 Respiratory symptoms: 12.1%

OB/GYN 52

OB/GYN Ultrasounds Pediatrics Resuscitation 52

EB Medicine

MARCH 1, 2019

Jeff: And don’t forget to get the crash details from the EMS crew before they depart! As a side note, for anyone taking oral boards in a few months, don’t forget to ask the EMS crew for the details!!! In one RCT, the FAST exam reduced the time from arrival in the ED to operative care by 64% in the setting of trauma.

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department EKG/ECG Operations Fractures 40