Pediatric EM Morsels

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Both have a range of detection limits, which can be greatly dependent on operator. Acute Kidney Injury Is Common in Pediatric Severe Malaria and Is Associated with Increased Mortality. Pediatric Malaria: Global and North American Perspectives. Pediatr Clin N Am 69 (2022) 47–64. Pediatr Emerg Care.

Seizures 281

Seizures Pediatrics CDC Infectious Diseases 281

EMDocs

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Ferrous sulfate tablets are radiopaque and can be visualized on radiographs, however not all preparations are radiopaque (pediatric chewable and liquid preparations). 5 Orogastric lavage may also be considered for GI decontamination but likely to be limited by location, size of tablets, and operator familiarity. 2 L/hr in adults.

Poisoning 94

Poisoning Fluid Resuscitation Seizures Resuscitation 94

The Trauma Pro

MAY 26, 2023

Possible interventions were none, operation, angioembolization, or blood transfusion. This is most significant when treating pediatric patients. The retrospectively reviewed patients with liver or spleen injury over five years. That patient had a laparotomy based on the lab test.

Blood Transfusions 100

Blood Transfusions Operations Pediatrics Hospitals 100

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 mg single-dose 5-mL ampule or equivalent, 2 Aspirin, 325-mg tablets, 4 Bronchodilator, metered-dose inhaler or equivalent 50% Dextrose injection, single-dose 50-mL ampule or equivalent Epinephrine injection, 1:1000 (1 mg/mL) single-dose 1-mL ampule or equivalent, 2 Epinephrine injection, 1:10,000 (0.1

OB/GYN 52

OB/GYN Ultrasounds Pediatrics Resuscitation 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Studies involving children have shown mixed results regarding the data on transfusion ratios. recent systematic review on pediatric patients found no clear mortality benefit for using either a high/balanced or low/unbalanced transfusion ratio. In practice, achieving a balanced 1:1:1 transfusion ratio can be challenging.

Blood Transfusions 72

Blood Transfusions Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Shock Pediatrics 72

Pediatric EM Morsels

MARCH 7, 2025

While transfusing blood can be beneficial to those who have lost it or continue to lose it quickly, blood may not always be immediately available. Or maybe the family does not desire blood transfusions. Let’s take a moment to review TXA (Tranexamic Acid) in Pediatrics!

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Pediatrics Blood Transfusions Anaphylaxis Military 231