Pediatric EM Morsels

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Most commonly caused by fracture or dislocation of vertebrae. Shunting of blood to the extremities results in thermal dysregulation and subsequent hypothermia. While we may allow permissive hypotension in damage control resuscitation of hemorrhagic shock, in neurogenic shock you should maintain an age-appropriate blood pressure.

Shock 304

Shock Pediatrics Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Dislocations 304

Taming the SRU

AUGUST 25, 2023

wrist in extension clavicle tibial pediatric forearm Most likely injuries to need an x-ray? bicarb <18mEq/L) ketosis (preferably serum beta-hydroxybutyrate >3mmol/L) Risk factors SGLT2 inhibitor use fasting state ketogenic diet intra-abdominal pathology (AGE, pancreatitis, etc.) to 1 mcg/kg/hour procedural sedation loading dose: 0.5-1

Seizures 75

Seizures Fractures EKG/ECG Resuscitation 75

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JANUARY 6, 2025

Yasuda M, Amagasa S, Kashiura M, et alDuration of prehospital and in-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation and neurological outcome in paediatric out-of-hospital cardiac arrestEmergency Medicine Journal 2024;41:742-748. However, there is limited evidence to guide decisions on when to stop resuscitation efforts in this population.

Dislocations 59

Dislocations CPR Ultrasounds Resuscitation 59