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Choosing Wisely – Investigations for Paediatric Patients presenting with Psychiatric Symptoms

Don't Forget the Bubbles

A 2022 CDC report showed an overall trend of increasing mental health-related ED visits for children and young people aged 0-17 from 2019 to 2022. During your assessment, the young persons’ mental health team arrives and asks you whether any blood tests need to be done. What is the problem? This was presented as a simple algorithm.

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ED care of refugee populations from sub-Saharan Africa

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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. 57 Table 2.