PEMBlog

JANUARY 21, 2025

The concurrent circulation of influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), COVID-19, and norovirus during peak viral seasons presents a diagnostic challenge in pediatric emergency settings. nausea, vomiting) occur more frequently in pediatric populations. Electrolyte disturbances secondary to fluid losses.

Pediatrics 52

Pediatrics Rapid Diagnostic Testing Dehydration Outcomes 52

EMDocs

MARCH 11, 2024

As the disease progress the patients will experience profound dehydration and start to develops signs and symptoms such as: Rapid heart rate Loss of skin elasticity Dry mucous membranes Low blood pressure If left untreated, severe dehydration may lead to kidney failure, shock, coma, and death within hours.

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Dehydration CDC Rapid Diagnostic Testing Fluid Resuscitation 90

EMDocs

JANUARY 6, 2025

Surgical wound debridement and dressing are performed and the malaria rapid diagnostic test (MRDT) is noted to be positive. 92 Refugee patients with SAM, dehydration, or shock should be admitted for further management. BMC Pediatr. g/dL, thrombocytopenia of 96 10 9 /L, prothrombin time (PT) of 16.1 2017;3:17067.

Infectious Diseases 57

Infectious Diseases CDC PPE Rapid Diagnostic Testing 57