Pediatric EM Morsels

AUGUST 9, 2024

We have previously discussed hypothermia presentations , GBS infections , and HSV infections. The post Congenital Syphilis appeared first on Pediatric EM Morsels. Fortunately, we have addressed many neonatal issues in the PedEMMorsels. A case of congenital syphilis. Emerg Radiol. 2013 Aug;20(4):337-9. Epub 2013 Feb 27.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 154

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Emergency Department Seizures Pediatrics 154

ACEP Now

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

2 Initial Resuscitation All necessary personnel and equipment needed for advanced pediatric resuscitation should be present before delivery. 3 In the post-resuscitative state, the patient should be transferred to a higher level of care, where they can be monitored for further complications and undergo therapeutic hypothermia.

Resuscitation 98

Resuscitation Pediatrics Hyperthermia / Hypothermia EMS 98

ACEP Now

OCTOBER 3, 2023

This guideline revision is particularly timely as EMS systems have shown their abilities to dramatically improve survival and neurologic outcome after cardiac arrest, STEMI, acute stroke, and other time-sensitive conditions. 2019;154(7):e191152.

Fluid Resuscitation 98

Fluid Resuscitation Documentation/Coding Resuscitation EMS 98

Don't Forget the Bubbles

MAY 17, 2023

’, ‘ Who can best score postoperative pain: parents or the children? ’, ‘ Is functional constipation associated with hypohydration? ’, ‘ Who is best at assessing foreign body aspiration on chest X-ray: pediatric pulmonologists, pediatric residents, or radiologists? ’ Eur J Pediatr. Eur J Pediatr. Eur J Pediatr.

Pediatrics 72

Pediatrics X-Ray Interpretation Sepsis Fractures 72

Emergency Medicine Cases

JANUARY 18, 2022

The post EM Quick Hits 35 – 10 Best Papers of 2021, Peripartum Cardiomyopathy, Crashing Asthmatic, Febrile Neutropenia, Anaphylaxis update appeared first on Emergency Medicine Cases.

Anaphylaxis 52

Anaphylaxis EMS Outcomes Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JUNE 30, 2023

Traditionally thought to result from the dilutional effects of massive transfusion, acidaemia or hypothermia, trauma-induced coagulopathy is now known to be triggered at the time of injury, long before these factors have developed or any medical intervention has taken place. J Pediatr Surg. Pediatr Surg Int.

Resuscitation 139

Resuscitation Operations Sepsis Pediatrics 139

EMDocs

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Authors: Adam Roussas, MD, MBA, MSE // Reviewed by: Jamie Santistevan, MD ( @jamie_rae_EMdoc, EM Physician, Presbyterian Hospital, Albuquerque, NM); Manpreet Singh, MD ( @MPrizzleER ); and Brit Long, MD ( @long_brit ) Case A 40-year-old female presents to the emergency department for palpitations and lightheadedness. mg/kg/hour infusion 1.

EKG/ECG 93

EKG/ECG Hyperthermia / Hypothermia EMS Documentation/Coding 93

Taming the SRU

MAY 1, 2023

EMS was bagging him on arrival Primary notable for Compromised Airway Protection, bilateral Breath sounds, strong pulses,GCS 3 CT images of Head, Chest, Abdomen, Pelvis, and Spine No acute findings pH of 6.75 Exertional Hyperthermia Patients with heat stroke will present with Temp > 104, AMS, or seizures.

Poisoning 52

Poisoning Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Emergency Department Seizures 52

EB Medicine

AUGUST 1, 2018

Nachi: Sometimes… Jeff: This month’s issue was authored by Mollie Williams, who is the EM residency program director at the Brooklyn Hospital Center. Also, just a quick FYI - If you’re not a current subscriber to Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice, we’re giving away a free copy of the issue specifically for our listeners.

Seizures 40

Seizures Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Administration Dehydration 40

EMDocs

JUNE 27, 2024

Sundd P, Gladwin MT, Novelli EM. Pediatr Allergy Immunol Pulmonol. smoke, high ozone levels, smog) Asthma/reactive airway disease (RAD) Diagnostic criteria 7,8 Respiratory symptoms +/- fever (at least 38.0 C or 100.4 2 mcg/kg, max 100 mcg) while obtaining IV access 20 IV/IM ketorolac (1 mg/kg, max 15 mg) Morphine (05-0.1 C or 100.4

Pediatrics 95

Pediatrics Dehydration EMS Hospitals 95

Don't Forget the Bubbles

AUGUST 4, 2024

In the current issue of JAMA Pediatrics, Roumeliotis and colleagues found that stricter restrictions resulted in more hospitalisations for adolescent eating disorders. In this month’s issue of the European Journal of Pediatrics, Ruelas and colleagues published a meta-analysis on the role of green-banana-based treatments for diarrhoea.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 52

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Pediatrics Burns Sepsis 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

OCTOBER 2, 2024

In our guideline section, we chose a review in Pediatrics looking at phototherapy to prevent severe neonatal hyperbilirubinemia. In this issue of Pediatrics , Leyenaar and colleagues reported on a trial to compare the effectiveness of direct admission to bypass their emergency departments. Soll RF, Edwards EM. Pediatrics.

Pediatrics 52

Pediatrics Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Emergency Department Urgent Care 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

DECEMBER 6, 2023

In the current issue of Pediatrics, Ten Kate and colleagues conducted a meta-analysis on the accuracy of transcutaneous bilirubin (TcB) before, during, and after phototherapy. Gutman and colleagues , in their publication in JAMA Pediatrics, delved into a question many ponder. Eur J Pediatr. Pediatrics. Pediatrics.

Pediatrics 52

Pediatrics Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Research Hospitals 52

Taming the SRU

JUNE 6, 2023

mg/kg of IBW Seek to match a patient's minute ventilation with TV and RR after intubation Intentionally match patient's intrinsic RR noted prior to intubation Note that healthy lungs can handle 8 mL/kg, based on IBW, if that is useful for compensation Secure your ETT Thomas Tube Holder is a new ETT holder on Air Care for ETT down to size 6.5

Documentation/Coding 64

Documentation/Coding Seizures Psychiatric Wellness 64

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Recovery from profound lactic acidosis, hyperthermia, and rhabdomyolysis. Pediatr Neonatol. Clin Toxicol. 1970;3(2):267-273. doi:10.3109/15563657008990475 Boyd RE, Brennan PT, Deng JF, Rochester DF, Spyker DA. Strychnine poisoning. 1983;74(3):507-512. doi:10.1016/0002-9343(83)90999-3 Hardin J, Griggs R. The Lancet. doi:10.7861/clinmed.2020-0841

Poisoning 96

Poisoning Airway Management Dislocations Forensics 96

EMDocs

JANUARY 6, 2025

Signs of malnutrition – which places patients at higher risk for infection – can include cachexia, muscular wasting, sunken eyes, redundant skin folds, edema, brittle skin and hair, bradycardia, hypotension, and hypothermia. BMC Pediatr. Nat Rev Dis Primer. 2017;3:17067. doi:10.1038/nrdp.2017.67 2019;19(1):327.

Infectious Diseases 73

Infectious Diseases CDC PPE Rapid Diagnostic Testing 73