Pediatric EM Morsels

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

ovale to cover the hypnozoite that can stay dormant in the liver and cause a secondary infection in the future Severe Malaria IV artesunate is currently the accepted first line treatment Previously IV quinine was first line, however it was associated with higher incidence of hypoglycemia, cardiac dysrhythmias, seizures, and comas.

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Seizures Pediatrics CDC Infectious Diseases 278

Pediatric EM Morsels

AUGUST 18, 2023

Jackson 2016) A systematic review of safety data for over 16000 pediatric patients did show MAEs were the most frequently reported event. 451 pediatric patients were included. From 2001 to 2009, in a pediatric hospital gram negative culture showed a drop in sensitivity to ciprofloxacin from 96% to 93%. Pediatrics.

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Pediatrics Infectious Diseases Seizures Hospitals 130

Pediatric EM Morsels

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Recently, a pediatric patient presented to the ED who just returned from abroad with a gastroenteritis presentation. In the US 95% of vaccine-eligible pediatric patients who travel are unvaccinated (McAteer 2021) Drug resistance has been developing over time. In addition to my passion for PEM, I also share a passion for global health.

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Pediatrics CDC Seizures Documentation/Coding 161

Pediatric EM Morsels

AUGUST 9, 2024

The post Congenital Syphilis appeared first on Pediatric EM Morsels. Pemphigus syphiliticus Hepatomegaly Most common May have abnormal LFTs and evidence of Hepatitis. Jaundice Lymphadenopathy Generalized Epitrochlear lymphadenopathy is suggestive of congenital syphilis. A case of congenital syphilis. Emerg Radiol. 2013 Aug;20(4):337-9.

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia 152

Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Emergency Department Seizures Pediatrics 152

Don't Forget the Bubbles

MARCH 18, 2024

A similar process can also occur in the CNS (causing seizures ), the liver and the pancreas. Depending on the progression of the illness, children may present with pallor, oedema, lethargy, seizures, hypertension or abnormal liver function tests. Clinical Infectious Diseases [Internet]. Pediatric Nephrology.

Dehydration 57

Dehydration Infectious Diseases Seizures Pediatrics 57

Pediatric Education

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Related Cases Disease: Toxoplasmosis Symptom/Presentation: Health Maintenance and Disease Prevention Specialty: Infectious Diseases | Neonatology | Obstetrics / Gynecology Age: Premature Newborn To Learn More To view pediatric review articles on this topic from the past year check PubMed. Clinics in Perinatology.

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Infectious Diseases Pediatrics Seizures Resuscitation 40

Pediatric Education

AUGUST 11, 2024

There was no history of seizures, abnormal staring spells, abnormal or erratic behavior, unusual or neurological infections and no specific travel history. Substance abuse was unlikely as the cause as was a migraine, or an infectious disease cause. D’Alessandro, MD Professor of Pediatrics, University of Iowa

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Psychiatric Infectious Diseases Pediatrics Seizures 40