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Neurogenic Shock in Children

Pediatric EM Morsels

), we here at the Ped EM Morsels Bakery have cooked up a morsel to remind you that pediatric trauma can be even more difficult than you think. Physical exam findings of occult shock in children can be subtle. Physical exam findings of occult shock in children can be subtle. Never fear. Other mechanisms are also described.

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MTP Activation Criteria For Pediatric Patients

The Trauma Pro

Early resuscitation, particularly with blood products in patients with hemorrhage, is literally a lifesaver. To facilitate this, massive transfusion protocols (MTP) have been designed to rapidly deliver sizable quantities of blood products to the trauma resuscitation bay. J Pediatr Surg. But what about children? 2019.10.008.

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But Can You Just PO?

Taming the SRU

Fluid management in the Emergency Department (ED) is crucial in the adequate resuscitation of the acutely ill and decompensating patient. Patients present to the ED with hypovolemia secondary to a plethora of causessome requiring IV fluid resuscitation and others requiring none.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Vasoactive Drug use in Children with Septic Shock

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Four-year-old Ed is being resuscitated for presumed Invasive Group A Streptococcal Sepsis from tonsilitis. What is Shock? Shock is defined as a type of circulatory failure where lack of oxygen leads to dysfunction of vital organs. The overall goal in managing any cause of shock is to restore oxygen delivery to the organs.

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ToxCard: Iron

EMDocs

Stage 3 (timing variable) Shock 1 : Can occur within hours for massive ingestion, but may occur over a longer time course. 6 Severe toxicity and shock are typically seen with serum iron concentrations above 500 g/dL and serum iron concentrations above 1000 g/dL are associated with significant mortality. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med.

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EM@3AM: Stercoral Colitis

EMDocs

2, 8-10, 14 The clinical symptoms range from vague abdominal pain to florid septic shock and peritonitis secondary to bowel perforation. If sepsis or septic shock is present, aggressive fluid resuscitation and empiric antibiotics covering intra-abdominal flora should be administered. Abdominal pain may be absent in up to 60%.

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Major Trauma – Injuries by Assault

Don't Forget the Bubbles

This should include early identification of life-threatening injuries, targeted fluid resuscitation using blood products, pain management, then eventual safeguarding and psychological support. Establish IV access for potential fluid resuscitation. You feel the patient needs fluid resuscitation. Administer O2 if necessary.