Pediatric EM Morsels

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

For non-complicated malaria use oral Co ART em. PMID: 30666615 The post Imported Malaria appeared first on Pediatric EM Morsels. This is typically only widely available in endemic countries (Forgie 2022) More recently there has been a deletion in the Pfhrp 2/3 gene in some P. Treating malaria is an ART! vivax or P.

Seizures 281

Seizures Pediatrics CDC Infectious Diseases 281

EMDocs

MARCH 11, 2024

Authors: Gaston Omba, MD (EM Resident Physician, Makerere University); Jessica Pelletier, DO (EM Education Fellow, Washington University in St. 16 In resource-constrained settings, rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) on stool samples offer a viable option. 13 Dark-field microscopy can be used to rapidly detect V.

Dehydration 107

Dehydration CDC Rapid Diagnostic Testing Fluid Resuscitation 107

EMDocs

JANUARY 6, 2025

Surgical wound debridement and dressing are performed and the malaria rapid diagnostic test (MRDT) is noted to be positive. Intravenous (IV) crystalloids, IV paracetamol (acetaminophen), and IV dextrose are administered. Samples are drawn for type and crossmatch, complete blood count, and blood chemistry.

Infectious Diseases 72

Infectious Diseases CDC PPE Rapid Diagnostic Testing 72