Pediatric EM Morsels

JULY 28, 2023

Cerebral edema is the most feared emergent complication of pediatric diabetic ketoacidosis. The exact mechanism is not known… It was previously believed that it was due to rapid changes in serum osmolality during initial fluid resuscitation. Pediatr Diabetes. The mortality rate for cerebral edema is 21%–24%.

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Fluid Resuscitation Pediatrics Resuscitation Research 246

Taming the SRU

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Fluid management in the Emergency Department (ED) is crucial in the adequate resuscitation of the acutely ill and decompensating patient. Patients present to the ED with hypovolemia secondary to a plethora of causessome requiring IV fluid resuscitation and others requiring none.

Dehydration 84

Dehydration Fluid Resuscitation Administration Resuscitation 84

EMDocs

DECEMBER 6, 2024

6 Can see subsequent electrolyte disturbances and dehydration related to severity of GI symptoms. Ferrous sulfate tablets are radiopaque and can be visualized on radiographs, however not all preparations are radiopaque (pediatric chewable and liquid preparations). Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 1 Obtain a single view abdominal x-ray.

Poisoning 94

Poisoning Fluid Resuscitation Seizures Resuscitation 94

EMDocs

MAY 15, 2024

Other causes of sickling: acidosis, dehydration, inflammation, infection, fever, and blood stasis Sickling leads to vascular occlusion, end-organ ischemia, and decreased RBC lifespan, which, in turn, leads to pain crisis, acute anemia, sequestration, infection, and acute chest syndrome (ACS.) times maintenance.

Blood Transfusions 97

Blood Transfusions Fluid Resuscitation Dehydration Ultrasounds 97

EMDocs

MAY 28, 2024

Other causes of sickling: acidosis, dehydration, inflammation, infection, fever, and blood stasis. Fluid management Goal is euvolemia Dehydration – needs IV fluid resuscitation. If euvolemic – start maintenance fluids of D5 in 0.45%NS Decreases splinting and improves tidal volumes.

Blood Transfusions 94

Blood Transfusions Fluid Resuscitation Dehydration Ultrasounds 94

Don't Forget the Bubbles

MARCH 18, 2024

She appears pale and dehydrated , and her level of alertness fluctuates. She receives fluid resuscitation, and you organise some tests to find out why she is so tired. Pay specific attention to fluid status, looking for evidence of dehydration. Pediatric Nephrology. 2015 Jul 4;30(12):2115–9.

Dehydration 59

Dehydration Infectious Diseases Seizures Pediatrics 59

EMDocs

OCTOBER 7, 2023

neurologic damage and thrombosis) 20,21 Resuscitation Lactated ringers > Normal saline due to reduced need for urinary alkalinization 22 Place foley and target urine output >300 mL/hr Electrolyte abnormalities Hyperkalemia: Obtain an ECG Stabilization: Calcium gluconate 2 g over 5-10 min. BMC Pediatr. Clin Biochem.

EMS 92

EMS Fluid Resuscitation Fractures Resuscitation 92