Don't Forget the Bubbles

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

They may present to the emergency department with a cough, cold or fever. Most children are generally well and can be sent home directly from the ED with appropriate safety netting and follow-up. Explain these signs, and perhaps show the parents so can present to the emergency department if needed.

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EMDocs

JULY 29, 2023

A 75-year-old male with past history of HTN, CVA, DM II presents to the emergency department with right facial swelling since last night. We’ll keep it short, while you keep that EM brain sharp. He is also complaining of pain and subjective fevers. Initial vital signs include BP of 150/85, HR 103, T 100.8, RR 18, SpO2 97% on RA.

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Mind The Bleep

APRIL 26, 2024

For all patients who come into the emergency department with a swelling, it is helpful to know if they have seen their GP or dentist recently and if they have had any treatment or recent courses of antibiotics. 2015) ‘Emergency Department’, in On-call in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 5, 2023

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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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JANUARY 17, 2024

Curious Ken is brought into your emergency department. Other symptoms, such as constipation, abdominal pain and dehydration, were also be seen. Point-of-care ultrasound may show well-demarcated, round, and hypoechoic material in the stomach and first part of the duodenum, though it can underestimate the number of beads present.

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EMDocs

JUNE 27, 2024

His medical history is significant for three prior admissions for vaso-occlusive crises that have responded well to appropriate therapy, including pain control with NSAIDs and opioids, blood transfusions, antibiotics, and intravenous (IV) crystalloids. His immunizations are current and has received all pneumococcal vaccinations. C or 100.4

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PEMBlog

MARCH 27, 2024

This episode will help you better prepare for and manage children with inborn errors of metabolism in the Emergency Department. Transcript Note: This transcript was partially completed with the use of the Descript AI Welcome to PEM Currents, the Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast. Or, well, the ringer called me.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

APRIL 27, 2019

She is otherwise well appearing and has normal vitals and examines normally. Viral gastroenteritis is rivalled by bronchiolitis for one of the most common Pediatric presentations to the emergency department. Anthony is known for his online RANThonys and website SketchyEBM.

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EMDocs

DECEMBER 6, 2024

6 Can see subsequent electrolyte disturbances and dehydration related to severity of GI symptoms. A partner at bedside reports recent depressed mood, abdominal pain, and vomiting yesterday. The patient woke up confused this morning, and has had a worsening mental status throughout the day today.

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PEMBlog

JANUARY 17, 2024

Transcript Note: This transcript was partially completed with the use of the Descript AI  Welcome to another episode of PEM Currents, the Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast. You can also see petechiae and hemorrhage, as well as superficial bulla, vesicles, or even echemosis. Well, bacteria, and the most common etiology.

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PEMBlog

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Children with respiratory conditions and chronic lung disease like asthma are more prone to GERD as well. Now, in the pediatric emergency department, the diagnosis of reflux is primarily clinical. So, the parents may say, well, he Doesn’t ever seem full. Well, baby doesn’t know how to be full.

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Mind The Bleep

MAY 16, 2023

It is also sensible to advised to ensure good fluid intake throughout treatment to help avoid dehydration which can occur with laxatives. LaznerM, “The Alex Emergency Department, Paediatric Practice Guideline. If the child has evidence of faltering growth , we should always test for coeliac disease and hypothyroidism.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JANUARY 10, 2024

Let’s take the humble blood transfusion – used in emergency departments across the globe and playing a key role in critical care. Groups were well matched at baseline. Transfusion Decisions in Severe Anaemia Reducing child mortality remains high on the global health agenda. Do you believe the results?

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Taming the SRU

APRIL 13, 2023

beta blockers decrease ability to dissipate heat through increase CO, diuretics predispose to dehydration, or anticholinergic agents can affect thermoregulation) Clinical Presentation: Temperature elevation, usually 40.5C EtOH, amphetamines, or cocaine) Prescription drugs (i.e.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Written by Bobby Nicholson MD, with edits by Meyers, Smith, Grauer A woman in her early 40s presented to the emergency department for evaluation of palpitations. ie, dehydration, periods of increased stress or anxiety, stimulants such as caffeine, alcohol, recreational drugs, etc.); How often she gets it? —

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Pediatric EM Morsels

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Diarrhea is one of the most common complaints in the pediatric emergency department, especially in the summer and early fall. Though most children recover well after STEC is cultured from their stool, some will go on to display the findings that make up HUS. E.coli 0157:H7 may lead to HUS in young children ( ~15% ). 2020.12.077.

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Downeast Emergency Medicine

MARCH 24, 2021

OVERVIEW Diarrhea is a common complaint for our pediatric patients in the emergency department. Just like other patients in the emergency department, the child should be recognized as “sick” or “not sick.” Illustrated below is a dehydration scale from Pediatric Dehydration to help guide management (Vega et al).[1,7]

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EMDocs

MARCH 11, 2024

Louis) // Reviewed by: Joshua Lowe, MD (EM Staff Physician, USAF); Alex Koyfman, MD (@EMHighAK); Brit Long, MD (@long_brit) Case A 25-year-old woman presented to the emergency department (ED) in Uganda with acute encephalopathy. 11 The presentation of cholera on physical examination depends on the patient’s level of dehydration.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

You are working in the paediatric emergency department of a busy District General Hospital. These centres have a close relationship with their patients, but this does not mean they may not turn up at your emergency department! How does your differential diagnosis change? What about your diagnostic workup?

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

APRIL 8, 2015

Also consider non-hemorrhagic volume depletion, dehydration : orthostatic vitals may uncover this [see Mendu et al. (3)]. Premonitory symptoms (Nausea, pallor, diaphoresis, flushing), or triggers (Valsalva, Pain, Emotion, Prolonged Standing, Dehydration) are very useful in making the diagnosis. Vasovagal syncope is generally benign.

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EMDocs

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

She denies any trauma, swelling, or redness in the joints, as well as fever or weight loss. The Treatment of Acute Pain in the Emergency Department: A White Paper Position Statement Prepared for the American Academy of Emergency Medicine. J Emerg Med. Acad Emerg Med. J Emerg Med. Ann Emerg Med.

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EMDocs

JANUARY 20, 2025

1,2 For hypervolemia in heart failure patients, orthopnea >2 pillows is the most reliable clinical finding, 3,4 though an increase in peripheral edema and increased weight can be useful as well. For patients who are elderly, orthostasis is an unreliable clinical finding and may be present in the absence of dehydration.

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EMDocs

JANUARY 6, 2025

She receives IV calcium gluconate and bicarbonate as well as oral potassium binders for hyperkalemia. Malnutrition Refugees arriving or living in Uganda face a significant malnutrition burden, with a Global Acute Malnutrition (GAM) rate of 9.1%, just below the World Health Organization’s emergency threshold. Ann Emerg Med.

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