Pediatric EM Morsels

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Both have a range of detection limits, which can be greatly dependent on operator. Pulmonary edema, hypotension and severe neurologic complications including seizures and comas. falciparum parasitemia , and no other defined cause of AMS (WHO 2023). falciparum parasitemia , and no other defined cause of AMS (WHO 2023). vivax and P.

Seizures 281

Seizures Pediatrics CDC Infectious Diseases 281

EMDocs

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Stage 3 (timing variable) Shock 1 : Can occur within hours for massive ingestion, but may occur over a longer time course. Characterized by hypovolemia, vasodilation, reduced cardiac output, hyperventilation, elevated temperature, seizure, coma, and cardiovascular collapse. 1 Obtain a single view abdominal x-ray. 2 L/hr in adults.

Poisoning 94

Poisoning Fluid Resuscitation Seizures Resuscitation 94

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

1 , 2 The most common non-iatrogenic cause is spontaneously due to increased intraesophageal pressure, Boerhaave syndrome, from forceful retching, coughing, straining, seizures, or even childbirth (15% of cases). upper endoscopy, transesophageal echo, etc.). upper endoscopy, transesophageal echo, etc.).

Operations 86

Operations Radiology Radiology Fluid Resuscitation 86

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

Most occurrences are associated with events such as sepsis, shock, recent infarction, post-operative state, electrolyte disturbance — or "sick patient". Seizure activity was witnessed at the scene — and head CT scan showed a small bleed. PEARL # 5: Accelerated junctional rhythms are not common in adults.

EKG/ECG 97

EKG/ECG Seizures Sepsis Operations 97

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 26, 2023

Some families have unexplained deaths during sporting events, an unusual number of car accidents, seizures in someone without a formal diagnosis of epilepsy. For anyone approaching a structured ABC would be a priority to establish whether shock was present or not. What if this does not work?

EKG/ECG 98

EKG/ECG Hospitals Shock Documentation/Coding 98

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

NOVEMBER 24, 2016

Meanwhile, the patient has just returned from a scan and had a seizure in front of you because his brain is speckled with contrast; post-ictus, he's apneic despite airway measures, and now one must give mouth-to-mouth because there's no bag at the bedside … see what I mean? Intraosseous Infusion.

Emergency Nursing 40

Emergency Nursing Seizures CPR Wellness 40

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

JUNE 1, 2017

The infant in shock after a ‘cold’: myocarditis Beware of the poor feeding, tachycardic, ill appearing infant who “has a cold” because everyone else around him has a ‘cold’. Fontan Operation and the Single Ventricle. That may very well be true, but any virus can be invasive with myocardial involvement. Congenit Heart Dis. 2007; 2:2-11.

Pediatrics 52

Pediatrics EKG/ECG Wellness Seizures 52