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REBEL Core Cast 87.0 – Hypercalcemia

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mg/dL 10.5 – 12.0 mg/dL 10.5 – 12.0 mg/dL 10.5 – 12.0

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Febrile Seizures

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Treatment : IV hydration – based on percentage of dehydration and the calculated water deficit Ceftriaxone – IV or IM IV aciclovir Lucy has another prolonged generalised tonic clonic seizure in the ED. The overall risk of subsequent epilepsy in simple febrile seizures is only slightly above that of the general population (1-2%).

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Sickle Cell Disease Module

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Infections, fever, acidosis, hypoxia, dehydration and exposure to extreme temperatures can trigger VOC even though often no cause is identified. Home analgesia: Advise families at home to increase fluid intake to avoid dehydration (dehydration will prolong painful episodes). Rotavirus gastroenteritis and dehydration C.

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NIPE

Mind The Bleep

Download Scientific Diagram (researchgate.net) ) Assess the shape of the head, specifically looking for: Cephalohematoma: build up of blood vessels ruptured during a vaginal or instrumental delivery which does not cross the suture lines and feels soft rather than boggy on palpation. Place the tape measure above the ears and the eyebrows.