Blood Transfusions Outcomes Pediatrics 
Pediatric EM Morsels
MAY 24, 2024
One of the most difficult and most satisfying parts of pediatric emergency medicine is using one’s history, exam and clinical tools to make an informed decision and spare children from unnecessary pain , uncomfortable exams, painful procedures and medical imaging. Low Risk Inta-Adbominal Trauma: Pediatric Trauma is Dangerous!
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). 7 Workup other than serum iron concentration at 4 hours after ingestion not shown to accurately predict clinical outcomes or severity of toxicity. Antiemetics as needed.
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Don't Forget the Bubbles
JANUARY 10, 2024
Transfusion Decisions in Severe Anaemia Reducing child mortality remains high on the global health agenda. Let’s take the humble blood transfusion – used in emergency departments across the globe and playing a key role in critical care. However, there is a huge variation in transfusion practice globally.
EMDocs
MAY 15, 2024
There are a variety of triggers, including infection (most common in pediatric patients), fat embolism, vaso-occlusive pain crisis, pulmonary embolism, and others. Causes and outcomes of the acute chest syndrome in sickle cell disease. All patients with ACS should receive antibiotics, as 25% have an infection as the trigger for ACS.
EMDocs
MAY 28, 2024
Blood transfusion Reduces the overall proportion of HbS. There are a variety of triggers, including infection (most common in pediatric patients), fat embolism, vaso-occlusive pain crisis, pulmonary embolism, and others. Causes and outcomes of the acute chest syndrome in sickle cell disease. Am J Emerg Med. N Engl J Med.
Don't Forget the Bubbles
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Either is reasonable as first-line, and there are not currently any studies which directly compare outcomes against each other for children with septic shock. The citrate in blood products can also bind to calcium and cause a drop in calcium levels, so do anticipate this for any children requiring blood transfusion.
PulmCCM
MAY 8, 2023
Among 324 patients with trauma and life-threatening bleeding at 12 French hospitals who were randomized to receive 1ml/kg PCC or placebo, there was no reduction observed in 24-hour blood transfusion needs in the PCC group. PCC was associated with a significantly higher risk for thromboembolic complications (35% vs 24%).
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