Pediatric EM Morsels

JUNE 16, 2023

Sometimes this can be used to our advantage, like when we need to give subcutaneous fluids to a dehydrated patient without an IV, or when we need to give SQ medications for things like Sulfonylurea overdose , Hereditary Angioedema , or DVTs. The subcutaneous space is a vast region of potential space where things can collect.

Soft Tissue Injuries 154

Soft Tissue Injuries Dehydration Fractures Operations 154

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JANUARY 17, 2024

Other symptoms, such as constipation, abdominal pain and dehydration, were also be seen. Abdominal ultrasound, used in 34 cases, was able to visualize a rounded intraluminal image corresponding to a bead in 28 patients. They passed away a few days after a second operation. Zamora et al., It’s beads, too! Kim, Y.B.,

Pediatrics 111

Pediatrics Poisoning Ultrasounds Dehydration 111

EB Medicine

JULY 8, 2019

Nachi: Unfortunately this procedure is associated with a relatively high re-operation rate – one study found 20% of patients required removal or revision. Jeff: Even more shockingly, some series showed a 52% repeat operation rate. These patients often require emergent operative intervention. At 6 to 8 mL/kg.

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department Sepsis Operations Dehydration 40

EB Medicine

AUGUST 1, 2018

It was peer-reviewed by Joseph Habboushe, assistant professor at NYU and Nadia Maria Shaukat, director of the emergency and critical care ultrasound at Coney Island Hospital in Brooklyn, New York. Jeff: The hyperemetic phase lasts 24-48 hours and can lead to dehydration, electrolyte abnormalities, and weight loss.

Seizures 40

Seizures Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Administration Dehydration 40

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JANUARY 27, 2025

While you dip a urine to rule out UTI , DKA and pregnancy, take bloods, speak to the general surgical registrar to rule out appendicitis and scramble to get an ultrasound before the close of play, the clock is ticking on the lifespan of that ovary This article aims to shine a light on a difficult diagnosis. How unstable is this patient?

Ultrasounds 76

Ultrasounds Emergency Department Pediatrics Dehydration 76

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

APRIL 8, 2015

Check : [vitals, SOB, Chest Pain, Ultrasound] If the patient has Abdominal Pain, Chest Pain, Dyspnea or Hypoxemia, Headache, Hypotension , then these should be considered the primary chief complaint (not syncope). Also consider non-hemorrhagic volume depletion, dehydration : orthostatic vitals may uncover this [see Mendu et al. (3)].

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department EKG/ECG Outcomes Seizures 52

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Evaluation by ultrasound of traumatic rib fractures missed by radiography. Effects of hydration and dehydration on blood rheology in sickle cell trait carriers during exercise. Pharmacologic therapy should only be utilized for chronic low back pain for patients who have not responded adequately to the aforementioned options.

Emergency Department 105

Emergency Department Fractures Burns EMS 105