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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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Failure to thrive

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Failure to thrive’ has many definitions We use standardized charts to document infant growth. Susan had issues initially with ensuring the correct latch, but after a review with a lactation consultant, feeding is going well. Though it has been hard, they have been coping well and enjoying parenthood.

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EQUAL: a Straightforward Approach To Caring for Disabled Patients

ACEP Now

This makes documentation and communication of the utmost importance for these patients for their health and safety. Oftentimes, it can be an indication of pain, infection, distress, anxiety, dehydration, or the first sign of sepsis. This leads into the next part of the model—Assessment. One commonly used example is tachycardia.

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Bubble Wrap PLUS – January 2024

Don't Forget the Bubbles

While adenotonsillectomy may not directly impact cognitive functions, it can benefit other aspects of health and well-being in children with mild sleep-disordered breathing. Reviews and opinion articles Use of POCUS for the assessment of dehydration in pediatric patients-a narrative review. Musolino AM, et al. Eur J Pediatr.

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Sickle Cell Disease Module

Don't Forget the Bubbles

SCD, therefore, is not only a mechanical disease but there are also many other cellular and plasma factors as well as endothelial interaction that generate chronic inflammation. Infections, fever, acidosis, hypoxia, dehydration and exposure to extreme temperatures can trigger VOC even though often no cause is identified.

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Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD)

Mind The Bleep

ICD-10 codes: F00-03 are the ICD codes for dementia and its subtypes F02. environmental factors, pain, infection, dehydration, electrolyte disturbance, head injury, medication etc) Does the individual have capacity? This article outlines the main factors related to the presentation, aetiology, and treatment of BPSD.

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Could you have prevented this young man's cardiac arrest?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

They stated that the patient was coded for 20 minutes, including multiple doses of epinephrine, and they also gave glucose, calcium, and bicarb. Sinus tachycardia with unequivocal evidence of hyperkalemia, including widened QRS with "pulled apart" morphology (widened QRS) compared to baseline, as well as clearly peaked T-waves.

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