Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 5, 2023

Vaccination: PCV13 (pneumococcal vaccination), meningococcal vaccines, and Hib conjugated vaccines are important to prevent life-threatening sepsis. Sickle cell patients also qualify to receive the annual influenza vaccine, since influenza virus infection predisposes to bacterial pneumonia and sepsis caused by S. Pneumococcal sepsis B.

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Pediatric Emergency Playbook

MAY 1, 2017

They may get a little dehydrated, especially if mother’s milk is late to come in. Pediatrics. Pediatrics. Home care The neonate who is safe to go home is well appearing, and not dehydrated. Most babies with hyperbilirubinemia are dehydrated, which just exacerbates the problem. Their livers are immature.

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Dehydration Pediatrics Wellness Seizures 52

PEMBlog

JANUARY 17, 2024

Randomized controlled trial of cephalexin versus clindamycin for uncomplicated pediatric skin infections. Pediatrics. Transcript Note: This transcript was partially completed with the use of the Descript AI  Welcome to another episode of PEM Currents, the Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast. 2011 Mar;127(3):e573-80. What is it?

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Infectious Diseases Sepsis Wellness Pediatrics 59

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JANUARY 10, 2024

These were presented as hazard ratios and included fever at presentation, previous transfusion ever, haemoglobinuria, malaria, sickle cell disease on enrolment, HIV, evidence of sepsis, malnutrition, shock, hypothermia, and dehydration. Sepsis indicators and malaria positivity did not modify the risk. Pediatr Crit Care Med.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Jasmine, a hypothetical case Jasmine is a 5-year-old girl weighing 18kg admitted to PICU with suspected sepsis. If the fractional excretion of sodium is <1%, you agree with your consultant that you will also ask the nurses to account for the replacement of 5% dehydration (900ml) over 48h (≈ 19ml/h). Pediatrics.

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Resuscitation Dehydration Administration Shock 80

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.

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Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Poisoning EKG/ECG Seizures 52

EB Medicine

JULY 8, 2019

Leakage from the staple line typically presents within the first week, but can present up to 35 days, usually with fevers, tachycardia, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting sepsis, or peritonitis. Some may present with isolated tachycardia while others may present with profound sepsis – tachycardia, hypotension, and fever. At 6 to 8 mL/kg.

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Emergency Department Sepsis Operations Dehydration 40

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. Consider sepsis and treat it accordingly. Peruzzi, L.,

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Pediatrics Fractures Dehydration Sepsis 52

Mind The Bleep

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

This is a child who is clearly dehydrated and unable to tolerate oral fluids therefore IV fluids are the best option. Once cardiovascular status has improved start maintenance fluids at 38ml/hr, monitor urine output closely, liaise with your local paediatric renal team. Answers (1) [B] is the correct answer.

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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