EMDocs

DECEMBER 6, 2024

6 Can see subsequent electrolyte disturbances and dehydration related to severity of GI symptoms. Radiology in the management of acute iron poisoning. Typically presents in the first few hours following ingestion. Children without vomiting within 6 hours of iron ingestion will almost never have significant toxic effects. Hosking CS.

Poisoning 94

Poisoning Fluid Resuscitation Seizures Resuscitation 94

Don't Forget the Bubbles

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The American College of Radiology guidelines provide further detail on imaging recommendations based on different age and seizure type variants. If indicated, MRI is the investigation of choice, and although this should take place as soon as possible, it may be appropriate for this to occur as an outpatient.

Seizures 131

Seizures Pediatrics Emergency Department Radiology 131

EMDocs

OCTOBER 10, 2024

She had no persistent vomiting, was not dehydrated and had no fever. To pursue the case would require expert testimony from multiple specialties: Emergency Medicine, Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care/Family Medicine, Endocrinology, General Surgery, Infectious Disease, Radiology, Nursing and Hospital Medicine.

Documentation/Coding 93

Documentation/Coding Hospitals Sepsis Infectious Diseases 93

EB Medicine

JULY 8, 2019

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. Jeff: Moving on to my favorite - prehospital care - as always, ABCs first. At 6 to 8 mL/kg. J Gastrointest Surg.

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department Sepsis Operations Dehydration 40

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JANUARY 27, 2025

Overall, ovarian ischaemia is multi-factorial in cases of torsion and there is no clear predictor of necrosis therefore further emphasising the importance of timely action, rationalised use of imaging available to you, appropriate discussions with radiology and surgical teams and low thresholds to escalate.

Ultrasounds 76

Ultrasounds Emergency Department Pediatrics Dehydration 76

Don't Forget the Bubbles

AUGUST 13, 2023

However, if radiological evidence of raised intracranial pressure is seen, do not perform lumbar puncture. Treatment : IV hydration – based on percentage of dehydration and the calculated water deficit Ceftriaxone – IV or IM IV aciclovir Lucy has another prolonged generalised tonic clonic seizure in the ED.

Seizures 97

Seizures Pediatrics Dehydration Radiology 97

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. Are they achieving their daily hydration goals?

Pediatrics 52

Pediatrics Fractures Dehydration Sepsis 52