Pediatric EM Morsels

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

ovale to cover the hypnozoite that can stay dormant in the liver and cause a secondary infection in the future Severe Malaria IV artesunate is currently the accepted first line treatment Previously IV quinine was first line, however it was associated with higher incidence of hypoglycemia, cardiac dysrhythmias, seizures, and comas.

Seizures 281

Seizures Pediatrics CDC Infectious Diseases 281

EMDocs

MAY 15, 2024

Based on light absorption from blood flow at the sensor site (using HbA, not HbS) Underestimates alveolar hypoxemia. There are a variety of triggers, including infection (most common in pediatric patients), fat embolism, vaso-occlusive pain crisis, pulmonary embolism, and others. Infectious: bacterial or viral pneumonia ( M.

Blood Transfusions 96

Blood Transfusions Fluid Resuscitation Dehydration Ultrasounds 96

EMDocs

MAY 28, 2024

Based on light absorption from blood flow at the sensor site (using HbA, not HbS). 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. pneumoniae, C.

Blood Transfusions 93

Blood Transfusions Fluid Resuscitation Dehydration Ultrasounds 93

EMDocs

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Characterized by hypovolemia, vasodilation, reduced cardiac output, hyperventilation, elevated temperature, seizure, coma, and cardiovascular collapse. Ferrous sulfate tablets are radiopaque and can be visualized on radiographs, however not all preparations are radiopaque (pediatric chewable and liquid preparations). McGraw Hill; 2019.

Poisoning 93

Poisoning Fluid Resuscitation Seizures Resuscitation 93

Taming the SRU

MAY 30, 2023

Comiskey Hyperammonemia 10% of of patient presenting with hepatic encephalopathy do not have elevated ammonias Most commonly seen in adults is secondary to liver dysfunction with cirrhosis or portal venous system shunting.

OB/GYN 52

OB/GYN Ultrasounds Pediatrics Resuscitation 52

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. Do not use pethidine since it can cause seizures and CNS hyperexcitability.

Blood Transfusions 126

Blood Transfusions Stroke Dehydration Sepsis 126

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!

Pediatrics 231

Pediatrics Blood Transfusions Anaphylaxis Military 231