Pediatrics Seizures Ultrasounds 
Pediatric EM Morsels
JULY 26, 2024
Treat the seizures , but…. Keep in mind that seizure management can be difficult and the patient may not respond to AEDs. Make sure to consult your friendly neighborhood pediatric neurologist and/or rheumatologist! The post Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis in Children and Adolescents appeared first on Pediatric EM Morsels.
Pediatric Education
APRIL 30, 2023
The past medical history showed she was a 38 week infant who had neonatal seizures that were easily controlled. She was weaned off antiepileptics after not having additional seizures several months later. Other imaging (often ultrasound) may be used depending on patient clinical status, imaging availability and timing.
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Pediatric Emergency Playbook
OCTOBER 1, 2017
J Neurosurg Pediatrics. Vagus nerve stimulation for partial seizures. Complications of Intrathecal Baclofen Pump Therapy in Pediatric Patients. J Pediatr Orthop. Pediatr Neurosurg. Ultrasound-guided refilling of an intrathecal baclofen pump—a case report. 2011; 7:491-500. Groves DA, Brown VJ. 2015; 4, Art.
Taming the SRU
MARCH 17, 2023
mepivacaine (1-3 h) 1% lidocaine +/- epi (2-3h) 0.25% bupivacaine (2-3 h) 0.25-0.5% mg/kg IV Versed: 0.2 mg/kg IM, 0.2 mg/kg IN (may repeat to max of 0.4 mg/kg IN), 0.2 mg/kg IV Versed: 0.2 mg/kg IM, 0.2 mg/kg IN (may repeat to max of 0.4 mg/kg IN), 0.2 mg/kg IV Versed: 0.2 mg/kg IM, 0.2 mg/kg IN (may repeat to max of 0.4 mg/kg IN), 0.2
SheMD
JULY 6, 2023
When you attend 7-8 clerkships simultaneously, you can’t check off pediatrics and forget the immunization schedule ever existed! Picture this: you discover your neurology preceptor is studying seizure disorders in children, and you happen to be interested in pediatrics.
Pediatric Emergency Playbook
SEPTEMBER 1, 2015
The Pediatric Assessment Triangle is a rapid, global assessment tool using only visual and auditory clues to make determinations on three key domains: appearance, work of breathing, and circulation to the skin. Was there any prenatal care or ultrasound done? Pediatr Clin N Am. Learn a few pearls to make this a smoother endeavor.
PEMBlog
OCTOBER 2, 2024
In this episode of PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast , I explore the complexities of gastroesophageal reflux (GER) and gastritis in children and adolescents. Topics covered include: The pathophysiology of GER and GERD in the pediatric population. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr.
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