Pediatric EM Morsels

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Another change is the CDC approved the use of IV artesunate for malaria treatment in the US in May 2022. This allowed US hospitals to stock the drug to ensure quick treatment of suspected severe cases, rather than having to ship it from the CDC under the prior expanded-access protocol (Thomas 2023). vivax and P. malariae , and P.

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Seizures Pediatrics CDC Infectious Diseases 278

EMDocs

MARCH 11, 2024

16 In resource-constrained settings, rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) on stool samples offer a viable option. Zinc therapy The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends starting zinc supplementation in children with cholera infection. Among children, hypoglycemia is common and can lead to seizures.

Dehydration 90

Dehydration CDC Rapid Diagnostic Testing Fluid Resuscitation 90

EMDocs

JANUARY 6, 2025

She presents with a seven-day history of fever, fatigue, and myalgias associated with decreased oral intake and an episode of seizure-like activity three hours prior to arrival. Additionally, there is no family history of seizure disorders. A review of systems is notable for nausea and vomiting but no diarrhea.

Infectious Diseases 57

Infectious Diseases CDC PPE Rapid Diagnostic Testing 57