Pediatric EM Morsels

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

It is characterized by a variety of symptoms from mild ataxia or tremor alone to severe encephalopathy accompanied with fever, seizures, aphasia, and sometimes psychiatric symptoms (Yadava 2019) Treatment with artesunate can lead to Post-Artesunate Delayed Hemolysis (PADH) (Forgie 2022) Typically seen 7-21 days after treatment 15% of those treated (..)

Seizures 281

Seizures Pediatrics CDC Infectious Diseases 281

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JANUARY 1, 2024

The study suggests the importance of increased screening, safety planning, and early interventions for children with PO-MDD to address the risk of future psychiatric morbidity and mortality. Hemoglobin Threshold for Blood Transfusion in Young Children Hospitalized with Iron Deficiency Anemia. Lo Vecchio A, et al.J

Pediatrics 98

Pediatrics Ultrasounds Blood Transfusions Sepsis 98

Taming the SRU

JUNE 6, 2023

BROADSTOCK Suicidal Ideation & Behavior with Concomitant Substance-Use Difficult to distinguish suicidal ideation/behavior from primary decompensated psychiatric disease versus substance-induced in the ED Statement of Belief Aka pink slip, 72 hour hold, involuntary civil commitment, etc.

Documentation/Coding 64

Documentation/Coding Seizures Psychiatric Wellness 64