Pediatric EM Morsels

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Considering HUS and treating dehydration early has been shown to help keep the dialysis machine away! Timing and utility of ultrasound in diarrhea-associated hemolytic uremic syndrome: 7-year experience of a large tertiary care hospital. Protect the Kidneys! References: Glatstein M, Miller E, Garcia-Bournissen F, Scolnik D.

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Pediatrics Ultrasounds Dehydration Emergency Department 164

PEMBlog

JANUARY 17, 2024

Camargo, Clinical Trial: Comparative Effectiveness of Cephalexin Plus Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole Versus Cephalexin Alone for Treatment of Uncomplicated Cellulitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Clinical Infectious Diseases, Volume 56, Issue 12, 15 June 2013, Pages 1754–1762, [link] Liu C, Bayer A, Cosgrove SE, et al.

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Infectious Diseases Sepsis Wellness Pediatrics 59

Don't Forget the Bubbles

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Inadequate fluid consumption, combined with factors like hot weather or strenuous physical activity, can lead to gradual dehydration with cumulative effects. Differential Diagnosis of Acute Issues Dehydration Every child will have a minimum daily fluid intake goal to achieve. Are they achieving their daily hydration goals?

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Pediatrics Fractures Dehydration Sepsis 52