Pediatric EM Morsels

DECEMBER 20, 2024

These include: Mucocutaneous disease including rashes like erythema multiforme, mycoplasma induced rash and mucositis (AKA reactive infectious mucocutaneous eruption RIME), and SJS. The post Mycoplasma Pneumonia in Children appeared first on Pediatric EM Morsels. Mycoplasma Pneumoniae Infection in Children. UpToDate , 1 Nov.

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Pediatric EM Morsels

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

ovale to cover the hypnozoite that can stay dormant in the liver and cause a secondary infection in the future Severe Malaria IV artesunate is currently the accepted first line treatment Previously IV quinine was first line, however it was associated with higher incidence of hypoglycemia, cardiac dysrhythmias, seizures, and comas. vivax or P.

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EMDocs

MAY 9, 2024

The triage nurse records the event as a “seizure” lasting 7 minutes. His MDM says nothing about the patient’s seizure but does state that “there is an ongoing community outbreak of gastroenteritis… and 6 patients currently in the ED with similar sx.” Plaintiff : You never acknowledged the alleged “7 minute” seizure.

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Pediatric EM Morsels

AUGUST 18, 2023

Myth # 2: Neurologic affects Nervous system adverse events mostly include central concerns (ex, seizures, headaches, dizziness, lightheadedness, sleep disorders, hallucinations) and peripheral neuropathy. BMC Infectious Disease. PMID: 29356761 The post Fluoroquinolone Use In Children appeared first on Pediatric EM Morsels.

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Pediatric EM Morsels

AUGUST 9, 2024

The post Congenital Syphilis appeared first on Pediatric EM Morsels. Pemphigus syphiliticus Hepatomegaly Most common May have abnormal LFTs and evidence of Hepatitis. Jaundice Lymphadenopathy Generalized Epitrochlear lymphadenopathy is suggestive of congenital syphilis. A case of congenital syphilis. Emerg Radiol. 2013 Aug;20(4):337-9.

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EMDocs

OCTOBER 5, 2024

We’ll keep it short, while you keep that EM brain sharp. Imipenem confers highest risk of seizures ESBL-E are often hospital acquired infections and can prolong hospital stay or lead to worse outcomes. Consider Infectious Disease consultation prior to any potential discharges. The Lancet Infectious Diseases.

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Pediatric EM Morsels

OCTOBER 6, 2023

(Britto 2017) There have been several neurological complications associated with typhoid fever in pediatric patients (Britto 2017): It has an increased association with febrile seizures. PMID: 21622512 The post Typhoid Fever in Children appeared first on Pediatric EM Morsels. Pediatr Inf Dis 2021; 3 (4):165-169.

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