Pediatric EM Morsels

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Physical exam findings of occult shock in children can be subtle. Fortunately, there are screening tools for occult shock. A (sorta) Quick Blurb about Spinal Shock If you, like me, have recently had to go back to review the difference between spinal and neurogenic shock , here is a quick refresher on the topic.

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Shock Pediatrics Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Dislocations 304

Emergency Medicine Cases

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The post EM Quick Hits 51 – Methylene Blue in Septic Shock, TMJ Dislocation, Crohn’s Disease, Analgesia for Renal Colic, Inhaled Steroids for Asthma, Hypocalcemia in Bleeding Trauma Patients appeared first on Emergency Medicine Cases.

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Dislocations Shock EMS Sepsis 91

JournalFeed

OCTOBER 3, 2020

We cover the new ACEP opioid policy statement, PE response teams during COVID-19, a SMART balanced fluid trial spin-off in septic shock, an AHA statement on drug-induced arrhythmia, and use of POCUS for shoulder dislocation.

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Dislocations Sepsis Shock 52

Taming the SRU

JANUARY 10, 2024

Therefore this should remain high on the differential if a patient with history of SCAD presents with similar symptoms. della porta & Hajdu Alcohol withdrawal syndrome is a highly prevalent and morbid condition.

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EKG/ECG Shock Fractures Dislocations 93

Taming the SRU

JANUARY 24, 2024

ETT Depth = ETT size x3 initial defibrillation: 2J/kg (next shock is 4J/kg) Toxicology Quick Hits Fomepizole is the treatment for both polyethylene glycol and methanol toxicity. fracture of proximal 1/3 of ulna w/ radial head dislocation Management? fracture of distal 1/3 of radial shaft w/ distal radioulnar joint injury Management?

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Fractures Leadership Dislocations Resuscitation 89

Northwestern EM Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Marc Sala, summarize the current literature on the peripheral infusion of vasopressors, which is becoming more and more commonplace as the evidence evolves to support earlier initiation of pressors and more judicious use of crystalloid for many forms of shock.

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Dislocations Emergency Department Burns Shock 52

EMDocs

MARCH 30, 2024

Intervertebral disks lie between vertebrae and act as shock absorbers. Fracture-dislocation of the thoracolumbar spine without neurological deficit: a report of two cases and literature review. 2-4 Around 7% of all blunt trauma injuries include the thoracic and lumbar regions. The spinal canal houses the spinal cord. 2020;6(1):67.

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EMS Fractures Emergency Department Dislocations 104