PEMBlog

JUNE 5, 2024

It was inspired by a hot-off-the-presses publication from the Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network (PECARN) focused on clinical decision rules for cervical spine imaging in children. Leonard JR, Jaffe DM, Kuppermann N, Olsen CS, Leonard JC; Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network (PECARN) Cervical Spine Study Group.

Fractures 52

Fractures Pediatrics Radiology Radiology 52

Pediatric Education

OCTOBER 22, 2023

The radiologic evaluation confirmed that these were subcutaneous fat necrosis. D’Alessandro, MD Professor of Pediatrics, University of Iowa The pediatrician thought that given the history, location and texture of the masses, that this was most likely fat necrosis secondary to the forceps delivery. BJOG Int J Obstet Gynaecol.

Radiology 52

Radiology Radiology Fractures Pediatrics 52

Taming the SRU

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

ultrasound grand rounds: bedside dvt studies - family presence in the ed/icu - r1 clinical knowledge: aicd - r3 small groups: difficult airway management Ultrasound grand rounds: DVT studies WITH Dr. minges Why should we perform bedside DVT studies in the ED? ETT onto a fiberoptic scope.

CPR 90

CPR Burns Airway Management Wellness 90

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

Crash course in pediatric anatomy and physiology in trauma When you think of trauma in children, think of Charlie Brown. Depending on the height of the child and the height of the car, the initial impact will cause a femur fracture, a pelvic fracture, or direct abdominal trauma. In pediatric trauma, we need to be proactive.

Resuscitation 40

Resuscitation Pediatrics Fractures Emergency Department 40

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

MARCH 1, 2016

He sustained a femur fracture, splenic laceration, and blunt head trauma – the so-called Waddell’s triad. Pediatric Massive Transfusion 40 mL/kg of blood products given at any time within the first 24 hours. Adults tolerate hypotension relatively well, and is sufficient until we send them to the OR or interventional radiology suite.

Resuscitation 40

Resuscitation Pediatrics Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Operations 40

PEMBlog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

battle sign bruises around the mastoid, raccoon eyes, or other bruising and lacerations) or reported by history – but could be identified (later) with a bleed or fracture on a head CT scan if your index of suspicion is high or the seizure is going well beyond the expected duration and not responding well to antiepileptics. Pediatrics.

Seizures 52

Seizures Pediatrics Point-of-Care Testing Wellness 52

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

In fact, one of my surgeon grandfather's ortho buddies (perhaps with the help of some lunchtime martinis) took a look at the x-rays of my Boxer's Fracture and snapped it back into place without any analgesia or procedural sedation, casted me, and sent me home. Still no pain medicine. 1950s & 1960s Resuscitation Research.

Emergency Nursing 40

Emergency Nursing EMS Resuscitation Military 40

Don't Forget the Bubbles

MARCH 4, 2024

International Consensus Criteria for Pediatric Sepsis and Septic Shock. Reviewed by: Kieran McDonnell Article 4: Diagnosing Paediatric Distal Forearm Fractures with Ultrasound Snelling PJ, Jones P, Bade D, Bindra R, Davison M, Gillespie A, et al. Clinici a ns underwent a training program in POCUS for distal forearm fractures.

Hospitals 78

Hospitals Sepsis Fractures Emergency Department 78

Don't Forget the Bubbles

DECEMBER 2, 2024

A Quality Improvement Initiative to Minimize Unnecessary Chest X-Ray Utilization in Pediatric Asthma Exacerbations. Pediatr Qual Saf. AAE is a very common cause of hospital visits in pediatric EDs. Quality Indicators of Pediatric Asthma Care in the Emergency Department; a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Documentation/Coding 98

Documentation/Coding Pediatrics Emergency Department Fractures 98

EMDocs

JUNE 21, 2023

Labs do not play a significant role Imaging X-ray : Start with plain films to look for fracture near laceration, intra-articular free air, radiopaque foreign body. If thinking TA, share your concern with radiology, which improves sensitivity. In pediatrics- consult orthopedics. piperacillin/tazobactam) or gentamicin.

Soft Tissue Injuries 88

Soft Tissue Injuries Fractures Dislocations Radiology 88

EM Literature of Note

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

A Nice Win for Radiology AI Where Endovascular Treatment Fails Even the Best Make Terrible Alerts The Future of AI is FUTURE-AI? Reviving High-Dose Oxygen Therapy After Stroke Do Facial Fractures Require Antibiotic Prophylaxis?

Anaphylaxis 57

Anaphylaxis Radiology Radiology Stroke 57

Taming the SRU

JUNE 6, 2023

then need further evaluation Usually with CTA imaging If normal physical exam & ABI>0.9,

Documentation/Coding 64

Documentation/Coding Seizures Psychiatric Wellness 64

Don't Forget the Bubbles

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Kidney transplant recipients have a higher risk of fractures. Diagnosis is based on Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) in the blood, radiologic findings, and biopsy results. Kidney transplant recipients are at higher risk of rickets and fractures. (13) BK virus infection, replication, and diseases in pediatric kidney transplantation.

Pediatrics 52

Pediatrics Fractures Dehydration Sepsis 52