Pediatric EM Morsels

AUGUST 11, 2023

Auricular Perichondritis = infection or inflammation of the cartilaginous section of external ear Risk Factors: [ Kim, 2022; Rivera-Morales, 2020; Stewart, 2006 ] High Ear Piercing (ex, through Helix, Antihelix, or Scapha) Lacerations Blunt Trauma (and hematoma formation) Burns “Bug Bites” and Digital Trauma (ie, scratching) Iatrogenic (..)

Burns 130

Burns Pediatrics EMS Outcomes 130

EM Ottawa

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Inhalational injuries are a critical yet often overlooked aspect of trauma care, with far-reaching consequences in emergency medicine.

Burns 86

Burns Infectious Diseases Radiology Radiology 86

Taming the SRU

AUGUST 30, 2023

Notably, PCT is not elevated in noninfectious inflammatory conditions including most rheumatological diseases, gout, SLE, and IBD. However, PCT can be elevated in severe trauma, such as burns or surgery [5,25]. Kinetics & Reference Range: Normal serum levels of PCT are < 0.05 J Arthroplasty. 2019 Feb;34(2S):S187-S195.

Infectious Diseases 89

Infectious Diseases Sepsis Emergency Department Point-of-Care Testing 89

Pediatric Education

MAY 14, 2023

Cardiac Congenital heart disease Congestive heart disease/ Left ventricular failure Pulmonary venous obstruction Infection Pneumonia Croup Epiglottitis Pulmonary Airway obstruction Reexpansion after pneumothorax, effusion, atelectesis, tumor, surgery, etc. Trauma Burns Chest Inhalation Neurogenic due to increased intracranial pressure.

Pediatrics 40

Pediatrics Infectious Diseases Burns Wellness 40

EMDocs

JULY 15, 2023

She has had pruritus and swelling to the site accompanied by a painful burning sensation and a couple “painful knots” on her right inguinal region. Infectious Diseases Society of America. She denies any prior history of deep vein thrombosis (DVT, IV drug use, or any history of vascular surgeries to the lower extremities.

EMS 84

EMS Infectious Diseases Shock Ultrasounds 84

EMDocs

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

Empiric treatment with voriconazole 6 mg/kg twice daily intravenously for 2 doses should be started immediately based on Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA) guidelines. 22-28 Disposition Consult infectious disease for all IFI patients to ensure appropriate antifungal stewardship. Open Forum Infectious Diseases.

Infectious Diseases 65

Infectious Diseases EMS COPD Research 65

EMDocs

JANUARY 6, 2025

Open-access image source: By M.Bitton – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, [link] Infectious Disease Exposure It is estimated that, on average, refugees seeking refuge in Uganda visit a health facility 1.8 times per month and that 80-120 refugees are screened daily for infectious diseases in the triage and emergency units.

Infectious Diseases 72

Infectious Diseases CDC PPE Rapid Diagnostic Testing 72