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Bubble Wrap PLUS – January 2024

Don't Forget the Bubbles

We suggest this list can help you discover relevant or interesting articles for your local journal club or allow you to keep a finger on the pulse of paediatric research. Reviews and opinion articles Use of POCUS for the assessment of dehydration in pediatric patients-a narrative review. Musolino AM, et al. Eur J Pediatr. 2023 Dec 22.

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Are we on the right TRACT? 

Don't Forget the Bubbles

The factorial design chosen by Dr Maitland and her research group means that several comparisons in transfusion practice could be carried out at the same time. What were the research questions? Does the study address a clearly focused research question? N Engl J Med. 2019;381(5):407-419. Was blinding achieved?

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Maintenance Fluids in Critical Illness

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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).

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Episode 36 - Diagnosis and Management of Acute Gastroenteritis in the Emergency Department

EB Medicine

Literature Review: There is abundant literature on pediatric AGE but sparse research on AGE in adults. Laboratory Testing and Imaging: Dehydration is the biggest contributor to mortality, especially in the very young and elderly. Lab evaluation for dehydration is recommended in these populations. Salmonella, most common o 5.3%

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Paediatric IV Fluid Prescribing

Mind The Bleep

2] Since this data was published the APLS guidelines have altered to reflect these results and the need for more research in this area and now recommend the 10ml/kg boluses as above compared to the previous recommendation of 20ml/kg. saline), however more research is needed in this area. [4] Which type of fluid to use?

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Bilious Vomiting in the Neonate

Mind The Bleep

Abnormal bicarbonate secretion due to CFTR mutation causes an acidic and dehydrated environment which results in thick, viscous mucous that forms thick meconium that can then obstruct the lumen. Other risk factors include prolonged rupture of membranes, preterm and maternal sepsis. Advances in Paediatric Research. Parikh NS, I.

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Sweet! A Metabolic Disorders focused podcast episode

PEMBlog

She aims to become a physician-scientist in pediatrics and medical genetics, engaging in bench-to-bedside research that utilizes multi-omics-based approaches to provide a molecular diagnosis and support personalized care for individuals with suspected rare genetic diseases and their families.