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

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Characterized by hypovolemia, vasodilation, reduced cardiac output, hyperventilation, elevated temperature, seizure, coma, and cardiovascular collapse. Consider intubation for patients with airway compromise, respiratory failure, altered mental status, or seizure. Blood transfusion for clinically significant blood loss.

Poisoning 98

Poisoning Fluid Resuscitation Seizures Resuscitation 98

EMDocs

JUNE 22, 2024

The newborn is doing well, but the mother is complaining of shortness of breath and chest pain. Eclampsia (B) is characterized by the onset of seizures in a woman with preeclampsia (hypertension and proteinuria), but it typically does not present with the sudden onset of respiratory distress and profound hypotension described here.

EMS 111

EMS Resuscitation Blood Transfusions Seizures 111

EMDocs

AUGUST 22, 2023

In cardiac arrest, EtCO 2 is dependent on compressions AND the underlying cause.

Emergency Department 94

Emergency Department Blood Transfusions Resuscitation Sepsis 94

Downeast Emergency Medicine

APRIL 26, 2021

We know that if administered too rapidly, it can lead to hypotension and other adverse effects including seizures, headaches, backache, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, anaphylaxis, impaired color vision, and other visual disturbances.[1] Lastly, the use of TXA is not without risk.

Head Injuries 52

Head Injuries Administration Outcomes Seizures 52

Taming the SRU

MAY 30, 2023

Methods include hydration, emergency plasmapheresis if indicated, and treatment of the underlying pathology, usually with chemotherapy Severe Iron Deficiency Anemia often related to poor nutrition in the pediatric population complication is high output cardiac failure feared and rare complication of chronic anemia is high output heart failure, the (..)

OB/GYN 52

OB/GYN Ultrasounds Pediatrics Resuscitation 52

EMDocs

JULY 3, 2023

4 Common symptoms of SAH on presentation include vomiting, neck stiffness, altered mental status or decreased level of consciousness, hemiparesis, and seizure-like activity. 18 Seizure Seizure is common in the setting of acute SAH, especially spontaneous SAH, due to cerebral and meningeal irritation.

Seizures 98

Seizures Stroke Outcomes EMS 98