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Morel-Lavallée Lesion in Children

Pediatric EM Morsels

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.

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Focus On: Pyloric Stenosis

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

Early presentation from 3 to 5 weeks of age: projectile vomiting Later presentation up to 12 weeks: dehydration, failure to thrive, possibly the elusive olive Labs may show hypOchloremic, hypOkalemic metabOlic acidosis: “ all the Os ” Watch out for hyperbilirubinemia, the “icteropyloric syndrome”: unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia from dehydration.

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Scope This! A Podcast on Gastroesophageal Reflux and Gastritis

PEMBlog

In this episode of PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast , I explore the complexities of gastroesophageal reflux (GER) and gastritis in children and adolescents. Topics covered include: The pathophysiology of GER and GERD in the pediatric population. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr.

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Urine Trouble

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

in Pediatric Emergency Care. Think about poor feeding, irritability, dehydration – in that case, just go with your gut and call it pyelonephritis, and admit. Renal and bladder ultrasound (RBUS) after the first UTI is recommended (although incompletely followed in practice). When can I just call it pyelonephritis?

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Episode 30 - Emergency Department Management of Patients With Complications of Bariatric Surgery

EB Medicine

Consider IV access and early IV fluids in those at risk for dehydration and intra-abdominal infections. Jeff: Tachycardic patients should make you concerned for hypovolemia 2/2 dehydration, sepsis, leaks, and blood loss. Consider performing a RUSH exam (that is rapid ultrasound for shock and hypotension) to identify the cause.

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Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS): Rebaked Morsel

Pediatric EM Morsels

Diarrhea is one of the most common complaints in the pediatric emergency department, especially in the summer and early fall. Sure this may cause blood in stool, but consider Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome when evaluating pediatric patients with Bloody Diarrhea. Clin Pediatr (Phila). Protect the Kidneys! 2010 May;49(5):418-21.

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Ovarian Torsion: Don’t get your knickers in a twist!

Don't Forget the Bubbles

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. Mansuria S.M, Donnellan N.M