Pediatric EM Morsels

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

With concern for malaria, it is very important to identify who is non-immune and semi-immune as this can affect both the timeframe for illness after departure from the endemic country as well as severity of illness. Acute Kidney Injury Is Common in Pediatric Severe Malaria and Is Associated with Increased Mortality. Pediatr Emerg Care.

Seizures 281

Seizures Pediatrics CDC Infectious Diseases 281

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 31, 2023

Our team have scoured what’s new (well, mostly new!) Article 1: Does rapid diagnostic testing for Malaria work? A Diagnostic Accuracy Study to Evaluate Standard Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) Alone to Safely Rule Out Imported Malaria in Children Presenting to UK Emergency Departments.

Rapid Diagnostic Testing 98

Rapid Diagnostic Testing Resuscitation Emergency Department Pediatrics 98

EMDocs

MARCH 11, 2024

16 In resource-constrained settings, rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) on stool samples offer a viable option. 33 In areas without potable tap water or reliable sources of safe water, bottled water should be used for drinking, as well as brushing teeth and washing/preparing food. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2013;8(1):e54395.

Dehydration 107

Dehydration CDC Rapid Diagnostic Testing Fluid Resuscitation 107

EMDocs

JANUARY 6, 2025

Surgical wound debridement and dressing are performed and the malaria rapid diagnostic test (MRDT) is noted to be positive. She receives IV calcium gluconate and bicarbonate as well as oral potassium binders for hyperkalemia. BMC Pediatr. g/dL, thrombocytopenia of 96 10 9 /L, prothrombin time (PT) of 16.1

Infectious Diseases 72

Infectious Diseases CDC PPE Rapid Diagnostic Testing 72