Pediatric EM Morsels

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

This allowed US hospitals to stock the drug to ensure quick treatment of suspected severe cases, rather than having to ship it from the CDC under the prior expanded-access protocol (Thomas 2023). More specifically they have seen this trend continue to rise in the era of post-COVID travel (Choy 2022). vivax and P. malariae , and P.

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Seizures Pediatrics CDC Infectious Diseases 281

EMDocs

MARCH 11, 2024

16 In resource-constrained settings, rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) on stool samples offer a viable option. Among children, hypoglycemia is common and can lead to seizures. Risk Factors for Severe Cholera among Children under Five in Rural and Urban Bangladesh, 2000–2008: A Hospital-Based Surveillance Study.

Dehydration 107

Dehydration CDC Rapid Diagnostic Testing Fluid Resuscitation 107

EMDocs

JANUARY 6, 2025

She presents with a seven-day history of fever, fatigue, and myalgias associated with decreased oral intake and an episode of seizure-like activity three hours prior to arrival. Additionally, there is no family history of seizure disorders. A review of systems is notable for nausea and vomiting but no diarrhea.

Infectious Diseases 72

Infectious Diseases CDC PPE Rapid Diagnostic Testing 72