The Trauma Pro

JANUARY 4, 2024

However, there is much less information available regarding pediatric trauma. High-risk criteria for pediatric VTE after trauma have recently been released. The Medical College of Wisconsin trauma group organized a prospective, multi-institutional study involving eight pediatric trauma centers. State an explicit age cutoff.

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Science Based Medicine

AUGUST 25, 2024

The post Dr. Vinay Prasad Opposed The Pediatric COVID Vaccine Before There Was A Pediatric COVID Vaccine first appeared on Science-Based Medicine. Vinay Prasad started treating vaccine side effects as a fate worse than death in February 2021, before these was a COVID vaccine for children.

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The Trauma Pro

JUNE 18, 2024

The ABC score was evaluated in pediatric patients and was found to be much less sensitive than in adults. Several adult and pediatric trauma centers in the Denver area collaborated to test a new score using the ABC-S score in combination with serum lactate and base deficit. J Pediatr Surg. But what about children? 2019.10.008.

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ACEP Now

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Pediatric submersion injuries are one of the leading causes of preventable morbidity and mortality in the pediatric population. percent of pediatric drowning patients with clinically significant traumatic injuries, with intracranial injuries being the most common. 9,11 As with many pediatric issues, prevention is key.

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The Trauma Pro

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The American Pediatric Surgical Association (APSA) published a practice guideline way back in 2000 that outlined a consistent way to care for children with solid organ injuries. The authors’ definition of “pediatric” is age < 18. Solid organ injuries, mainly the liver and spleen, are the most prevalent ones.

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ACEP Now

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

To begin, a 2012 prospective pediatric study found a failure rate of 16.9 A 2016 multicenter prospective study evaluated 1,036 pediatric patients for shunt failure who received CSF shunts over a four-year period. Risk factors for shunt malfunction in pediatric hydrocephalus: a multicenter prospective cohort study.

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Emergency Medicine Cases

JULY 8, 2024

In this episode: recognition, risk stratification, decision tools, indications for lumbar puncture in the febrile pediatric patient, tips and trick on performing LPs in children, and ED management of pediatric meningitis. and many more.

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PDC Healthcare

JUNE 6, 2024

In pediatric hospitals, ensuring the safety and proper identification of young patients is paramount, with pediatric-sized wristbands being a critical tool in achieving this.

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ACEP Now

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Introduction Pediatric intubations in the emergency department (ED) occur at only a tenth the frequency of adult intubations. 1 Pediatric rapid sequence intubation (RSI) in the ED is associated with a higher frequency of failed first attempts and adverse effects than in adult patients. mg/kg IV, ketamine at 1.5–2 3 mg/kg IV.

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Emergency Live

MARCH 26, 2024

Training paths and professional opportunities for those who want to dedicate themselves to the care of children The role of pediatric nurse The pediatric nurse plays a crucial role in healthcare dedicated to the youngest, from birth to adolescence.

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EM Ottawa

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Pediatric trauma is a high acuity but low frequency event (2). There is a well-documented correlation amongst EMS and adult ED physicians who provide less pediatric care to […] The post Pediatric Traumatic Cardiac Arrest appeared first on EMOttawa Blog.

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JournalFeed

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Friday Spoon Feed: The American Academy of Pediatrics has released their first clinical practice guideline on opioid prescribing in children and adolescents. The 12 evidence-based key action statements outline safe practices for prescribing opioids for acute pain in the outpatient setting.

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American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 29, 2024

Pediatric immunizations protect children from a wide range of preventable diseases, safeguarding not only their health but also the health of the broader community. Buy Course Today The post Pediatric Immunizations Training appeared first on American Medical Compliance.

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Emergency Live

MARCH 26, 2024

Innovation and specialization in pediatric emergency care Pediatric ambulances are state-of-the-art vehicles specifically designed for children’s medical crises. They are not just ordinary ambulances but mobile […] The post Pediatric Ambulances: Innovation in the Service of the Youngest appeared first on Emergency Live.

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EM Ottawa

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The goal of this update is to provide a practical update in pediatric emergency medicine to the average Canadian adult or community emergency clinician. We will review the following three […] The post Little People, Big Updates: Updates in Pediatric Emergency Medicine appeared first on EMOttawa Blog.

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First 10 EM

JUNE 24, 2024

I think that is an important mental space for emergency physicians to find if you want to be able […] The post The pediatric can’t intubate can’t oxygenate scenario (Use a knife) appeared first on First10EM.

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ALiEM

AUGUST 30, 2024

Case Question: What is in the differential diagnosis of a pediatric patient with an anterior neck mass? Case Discussion Take-Home Points Enlarged goiter in the setting of hypothyroidism should be considered in a pediatric patient with a midline lower neck mass. Pediatric neck masses. Pediatr Rev. Free T4 : 0.5 (ref

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First 10 EM

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Some topics come up over and over again, and it may seem somewhat repetitive or wasteful to spend so much time on them, but seeing as so many people are still using outpatient IV antibiotics despite overwhelming evidence that oral antibiotics are just as good, if not better, I will continue to cover papers as […] The post Oral antibiotics are (..)

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EB Medicine

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD, and TR Eckler, MD, discuss the November 2023 Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice article, Pediatric Diabetes: Management of Acute Complications in the Emergency Department and some of the highlights from the other EB Medicine articles published in November.

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ALiEM

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Urethral prolapse is a rare condition occurring in prepubertal female pediatric patients. Initial treatment is medical management with topical estrogen cream in conjunction with Sitz baths and outpatient follow-up with pediatric urology or gynecology. Laboratory Data Hemoglobin : 12.2

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NRC Health

JANUARY 24, 2024

The NRC Health 2024 Pediatric Collaborative is truly a can’t-miss experience, with exceptional presentations that will stir innovative ideas. The post Pediatric Collab Preview: Navigating the complexities of pediatric care access appeared first on NRC Health. Check out a preview of the opening workshop!

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EB Medicine

DECEMBER 1, 2023

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD, and TR Eckler, MD, discuss the December 2023 Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice article, Management of Pediatric Toxic Ingestions in the Emergenc y Department. Need help now?

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EB Medicine

OCTOBER 21, 2024

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R.

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ALiEM

AUGUST 9, 2023

Read this tutorial on the use of point of care ultrasonography (POCUS) for pediatric lung ultrasound. Take the ALiEMU PEM POCUS: Pediatric Lung Ultrasound Quiz Module Goals List indications for performing a pediatric lung point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS). He was admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit. Pediatrics.

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Emergency Live

DECEMBER 14, 2023

A New Chapter in Pediatric Emergency, Life-Saving Mobile ECMO Unit for Little Patients In the setting of Monasterio Heart Hospital, a new star has emerged in the pediatric emergency scene.

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NRC Health

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The NRC Health 2024 Pediatric Collaborative is truly a can’t-miss experience, with exceptional presentations that will stir innovative ideas. The post Pediatric Collab Preview | How to create personalized patient experiences in the pediatric perioperative environment appeared first on NRC Health.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JANUARY 6, 2024

National Assessment of Pediatric Readiness of US Emergency Departments during the Covid-19 Pandemic. July 2023 Date: Dec 11, 2023 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Rachel Hatcliffe is a pediatric emergency medicine attending at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC. Reference: Remick KE, et al. JAMA Netw Open. Reference: Remick KE, et al.

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PEMBlog

APRIL 24, 2024

Pediatric strokes are rare and challenging to diagnose. There is a validated Pediatric Stroke Scale from the NIH that can be used in conjunction with a stroke protocol that involves Neurology, Radiology, and a local/regional Stroke Team. Early consultation with a pediatric hematologist and neurologist is mandatory.

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University of Maryland Department of Emergency Med

OCTOBER 5, 2023

It's finally spooky season with Halloween around the corner and candy to be ingested, so let's talk about pediatric ingestions. Here are some comm. Click to view the rest

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Life in the Fast Lane

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Michael Gibbs MD Pediatric Ortho Cases 007 December 2022; Elbow injuries. Pediatric Orthopedic case interpretation with Haley Dusek, Danielle Sutton, and Virginia Casey

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NRC Health

AUGUST 24, 2023

A team at Dayton Children’s, led by pediatric anesthesiologist Sean Antosh, MD, believed there was a better way to humanize care and environments for patients, particularly for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or other special needs like ADHD or high anxiety.

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NRC Health

MAY 22, 2024

The post Personalizing the pediatric perioperative patient experience appeared first on NRC Health. So that’s just what Dayton Children’s Hospital leaders accomplished in their perioperative environments, by developing sensory-friendly environments to aid in individualizing their patient experience for children.

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ALiEM

MARCH 7, 2024

Read this tutorial on the use of point of care ultrasonography (POCUS) for pediatric renal and bladder ultrasonography. Facts and Literature Review Bladder volume estimation Measuring bladder volume via POCUS in pediatric patients has been studied, demonstrating a benefit on Emergency Department workflow and length of stay (Table 1).

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Emergency Live

JANUARY 18, 2024

This therapeutic approach, originally […] The post New genetic therapies for pediatric autoimmune diseases appeared first on Emergency Live.

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EM SIM Cases

MAY 9, 2023

When it comes to pediatric drowning, prevention is the best medicine. The team should begin CPR and follow the PALS pediatric bradycardia algorithm. Pediatric Drowning Download Hon, K. , Pediatric Emergency Care,32 (9), 623-626. Unfortunately, the child becomes bradycardic. PICU should be called if not already involved.

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EM Ottawa

MAY 22, 2023

A Comparison of Prehospital Pediatric Analgesic Use of Ketamine and Opioids.” Methodology: 3/5 Usefulness: 3/5 Frawley, John et al. “A Prehospital emergency care, 1-5. Prehospital emergency care, 1-5.

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NRC Health

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The NRC Health 2024 Pediatric Collaborative is truly a can’t-miss experience, with exceptional presentations that will stir innovative ideas. The post Pediatric Collab Preview | How to be a mirror, not a microphone appeared first on NRC Health. Check out a preview of one of the sessions!

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