Pediatric Education

APRIL 30, 2023

She had a history of neonatal stroke for which she had received physical and occupational therapy. The mother and medical records confirmed that a cause had not been determined but the child had a neonatal arterial ischemic stroke. The mother had been evaluated for hypercoagulability which was negative.

Stroke 52

Stroke Seizures Pediatrics Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

E.g. burns, neurosurgery, interventional radiology. In the bleeding trauma patient, fluid resuscitation aims to avoid the diamond of death (acidosis, coagulopathy, hypothermia and hypocalcaemia). Disability – Altered mentation, seizure, stroke symptoms, severe headache, neurological deficit, visual symptoms.

Fluid Resuscitation 59

Fluid Resuscitation Domestic Violence Head Injuries Sexual Assault 59

Taming the SRU

JUNE 6, 2023

mg/kg of IBW Seek to match a patient's minute ventilation with TV and RR after intubation Intentionally match patient's intrinsic RR noted prior to intubation Note that healthy lungs can handle 8 mL/kg, based on IBW, if that is useful for compensation Secure your ETT Thomas Tube Holder is a new ETT holder on Air Care for ETT down to size 6.5

Documentation/Coding 64

Documentation/Coding Seizures Psychiatric Wellness 64