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 152

Soft Tissue Injuries Dehydration Fractures Operations 152

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JANUARY 1, 2024

However, children who had an operation experienced improvements in behaviour, symptoms, and quality of life and had lower blood pressure. Reviews and opinion articles Use of POCUS for the assessment of dehydration in pediatric patients-a narrative review. They enrolled 459 children aged 3 to 12.9 Musolino AM, et al. Eur J Pediatr.

Pediatrics 98

Pediatrics Ultrasounds Blood Transfusions Sepsis 98

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JULY 5, 2023

Afro-Caribbean patients should be screened for sickle cell before anaesthesia for possible pre-operative transfusion. Infections, fever, acidosis, hypoxia, dehydration and exposure to extreme temperatures can trigger VOC even though often no cause is identified. Rotavirus gastroenteritis and dehydration C. massage, watching TV).

Blood Transfusions 126

Blood Transfusions Stroke Dehydration Sepsis 126

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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 Ultrasounds 40

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Inadequate fluid consumption, combined with factors like hot weather or strenuous physical activity, can lead to gradual dehydration with cumulative effects. suprapubic catheters, gastrostomy tubes, haemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis lines – may have been left in situ in the initial post-operative period), and central vascular catheters.

Pediatrics 52

Pediatrics Fractures Dehydration Sepsis 52

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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