Taming the SRU

AUGUST 30, 2023

Notably, lung ultrasound for the diagnosis of bacterial CAP demonstrated exceptional stand-alone diagnostic accuracy in 33 studies including 4,901 adults and children in the emergency department, with a pooled sensitivity of 92% and specificity of 90%. High serum procalcitonin concentrations in patients with sepsis and infection.

Infectious Diseases 87

Infectious Diseases Sepsis Emergency Department Point-of-Care Testing 87

Don't Forget the Bubbles

MARCH 4, 2024

Reviewed by: John Coveney Article 2: How do we define sepsis in children? International Consensus Criteria for Pediatric Sepsis and Septic Shock. The aim of this paper was to update and evaluate the criteria for sepsis and septic shock in children. It doesn’t help to diagnose or exclude sepsis. doi:10.1001/jama.2024.0179

Hospitals 78

Hospitals Sepsis Fractures Emergency Department 78

Don't Forget the Bubbles

MAY 8, 2024

Use of neonatal lung ultrasound in European neonatal units: a survey by the European Society of Paediatric Research. 2024 Apr 3:114037 Apnea, Intermittent Hypoxemia, and Bradycardia Events Predict Late-Onset Sepsis in Infants Born Extremely Preterm. Hemotympanum with a Basilar Skull Fracture. Shah M, et al. 2024 Apr 12:114054.

Pediatrics 69

Pediatrics Emergency Department Outcomes Research 69

EB Medicine

JUNE 6, 2019

CT is good but you really should learn ultrasound, and lastly, sick patients need prompt consultation and resuscitation, not rapid trips to radiology. Nachi: Diagnosis of appendicitis, in a pregnant patient, ultrasound vs. mri. was sensitive for 28-day mortality in sepsis. Jeff: Indeed. Sounds familiar. Jeff: We sure did!

Ultrasounds 40

Ultrasounds Radiology Radiology Sepsis 40

EB Medicine

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Jeff: And unlike past issues covering more common pathologies, like, say, sepsis, this month’s team reviewed much more literature than just the past 10 years. Jeff: Real quick – in case you missed it – ultrasound sneaks in again. Silverberg from Florida State University College of Medicine and Kings County Hospital, respectively.

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department Burns EKG/ECG Shock 40

Don't Forget the Bubbles

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Kidney transplant recipients have a higher risk of fractures. Consider sepsis and treat it accordingly. An ultrasound scan of the graft is usually sufficient to rule out these complications. Ask about the frequency of intermittent catheterization, if applicable. Any history of injury? CAKUT, catheterization requirement).

Pediatrics 52

Pediatrics Fractures Dehydration Sepsis 52

Mind The Bleep

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

If you are concerned that the clavicle may be fractured then arrange an x-ray and discuss the findings with the orthopaedics team. Swab any discharge and discuss with a senior about starting antibiotics as infection in a baby can quickly lead to sepsis. If the ultrasound is abnormal then the baby may then require an MRI.

Documentation/Coding 52

Documentation/Coding Dislocations Ultrasounds Wellness 52