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Travel-Related Illnesses in Children

Pediatric EM Morsels

In one ED study, ALL cases of missed travel-related illness did not have a documented travel history in their ED note , whereas 90% of the identified travel-related illnesses had a provider documented travel history (Greenky 2022) Those who are visiting friends and relatives (VFR) are typically at highest risk.

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Sickle Cell Disease Module

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Symptoms may be non-specific in the beginning with patients quickly developing septic shock and disseminated intravascular coagulation. Infections, fever, acidosis, hypoxia, dehydration and exposure to extreme temperatures can trigger VOC even though often no cause is identified. Rotavirus gastroenteritis and dehydration C.

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Diffuse Subendocardial Ischemia on the ECG. Left main? 3-vessel disease? No!

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Clinical Course The paramedic activated a “Code STEMI” alert and transported the patient nearly 50 miles to the closest tertiary medical center. 2 The astute paramedic recognized this possibility and announced a CODE STEMI. Authors' commentary: Cardiogenic shock in the setting of severe aortic stenosis. What do you see?

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Episode 30 - Emergency Department Management of Patients With Complications of Bariatric Surgery

EB Medicine

Vitamin D, B12, Calcium, foate, iron, and thiamine deficiencies are all well documented complications. Consider IV access and early IV fluids in those at risk for dehydration and intra-abdominal infections. Jeff: Tachycardic patients should make you concerned for hypovolemia 2/2 dehydration, sepsis, leaks, and blood loss.

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Paediatric IV Fluid Prescribing

Mind The Bleep

saline vs balanced crystalloid solutions for initial fluid management in the treatment of septic shock which may give us more insight into this topic. [5] This is a child who is clearly dehydrated and unable to tolerate oral fluids therefore IV fluids are the best option. saline), however more research is needed in this area. [4]

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Episode 32 - Assisting With Air Travel Medical Emergencies: Responsibilities and Pitfalls (Ethics CME)

EB Medicine

Most of the dehydration that occurs is more likely due to inadequate water intake and excess caffeine and alcohol consumption depending on the time of day. Nachi: AEDs are also required and have been since 2001 and amazingly when a shock was delivered in flight, 40% survived to hospital discharge with a good outcome.

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Episode 19 - Cannabinoids: Emerging Evidence in Use and Abuse

EB Medicine

Jeff: There are a shocking 22 million past-month users of marijuana in the US, followed by pain relievers at 3.8 In fact, cannabis use has been documented for medical use dating as far back as 600 BC in West and Central Asia. Be sure to look for and treat dehydration, acute renal failure, and rhabdo though.