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 87

Burns Infectious Diseases Radiology Radiology 87

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 90

Infectious Diseases Sepsis Emergency Department Point-of-Care Testing 90

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 91

EMS Infectious Diseases Shock Ultrasounds 91

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 71

Infectious Diseases EMS COPD Research 71

American Medical Compliance

MARCH 20, 2025

Sterilization is crucial for preventing the spread of infectious diseases, particularly when processing reusable surgical instruments. In surgery, sterile fields include the back table, mayo stand, patient, and surgical site to ensure a contamination-free environment.

Operations 52

Operations Patient Safety Best Practices Infectious Diseases 52