Pediatric EM Morsels

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

” Children compensate for blood and volume loss very well… until they don’t. Most commonly caused by fracture or dislocation of vertebrae. Shunting of blood to the extremities results in thermal dysregulation and subsequent hypothermia. Physical exam findings of occult shock in children can be subtle.

Shock 300

Shock Pediatrics Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Dislocations 300

Taming the SRU

AUGUST 25, 2023

doxycycline Consider a splint/cast window to allow direct monitoring mainly used for fracture blisters and/or open wounds yet takes away from the strength of the splint/cast Case #3 43yo with FOOSH injury and closed wrist deformity, yet no x-ray machine is available to you Least likely injuries to need an x-ray in a resource-limiting setting?

Seizures 74

Seizures Fractures EKG/ECG Resuscitation 74

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JANUARY 6, 2025

If a well-child had a sudden cardiac arrest with no downtime before good CPR was started, I’m sure everyone would be doing a fairly long resuscitation effort regardless of this research. Reviewed by: Frederick Smith Article 3: Does this infant have a dislocated hip? Does This Infant Have a Dislocated Hip? doi:10.1001/jama.2024.2404

CPR 59

CPR Dislocations Ultrasounds Resuscitation 59