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.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 52

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Poisoning EKG/ECG Seizures 52

EB Medicine

AUGUST 1, 2018

Jeff: For more on synthetic intoxications in the ED, be sure to take a look at the recent May 2018 issue of Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice on Synthetic Drug Intoxication in Children if you haven’t already read it. Jeff: The hyperemetic phase lasts 24-48 hours and can lead to dehydration, electrolyte abnormalities, and weight loss.

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Seizures Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Administration Dehydration 40

EB Medicine

JULY 8, 2019

Jeff: Also, be on the lookout for self-harm emergencies as patients with known psychiatric disorders are at increased risk following bariatric surgery. Consider IV access and early IV fluids in those at risk for dehydration and intra-abdominal infections. Jeff: Moving on to my favorite - prehospital care - as always, ABCs first.

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ACEP Now

MARCH 11, 2025

Common, Deadly, Elusive Eating disorders, which include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), are common with increasing prevalence, increasing visits to EDs, and the highest mortality of any psychiatric illness.

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Emergency Department Psychiatric Dehydration Pediatrics 83

Don't Forget the Bubbles

MAY 15, 2023

His systemic examination is normal, apart from signs of dehydration. Depending on the presenting symptoms, it may be misdiagnosed as a variety of conditions, including psychiatric disorders, e.g. anorexia nervosa , depression, viral illness, post-viral fatigue, acute abdomen, cardiovascular disorders and sepsis. 2015;167(2):238–45.

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Wellness Seizures Hospitals Dehydration 103

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 17, 2023

Reviews and opinion articles Point-of-care ultrasound in pediatric nephrology. Pediatr Nephrol. JAMA Pediatr. Eur J Pediatr. Pediatr Infect Dis J. Pediatr Infect Dis J. Eur J Pediatr. Eur J Pediatr. Pediatr Infect Dis J. Pediatr Infect Dis J. Eur J Pediatr. Sethi SK, et al.

Pediatrics 98

Pediatrics Emergency Department Outcomes Fractures 98

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JANUARY 1, 2024

This retrospective cohort study in JAMA Pediatrics looked at the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the socioemotional development of infants and toddlers. A randomized clinical trial, the Pediatric Adenotonsillectomy Trial for Snoring ( PATS ), evaluated adenotonsillectomies in children with snoring or mild obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA).

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Pediatrics Ultrasounds Blood Transfusions Sepsis 98