Pediatric EM Morsels

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

ovale to cover the hypnozoite that can stay dormant in the liver and cause a secondary infection in the future Severe Malaria IV artesunate is currently the accepted first line treatment Previously IV quinine was first line, however it was associated with higher incidence of hypoglycemia, cardiac dysrhythmias, seizures, and comas.

Seizures 278

Seizures Pediatrics CDC Infectious Diseases 278

Mind The Bleep

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Investigations EDTA blood (ie an FBC bottle) should be sent urgently for thick and thin films Most laboratories will also perform a rapid diagnostic test (lateral flow), which has quite good sensitivity for P falciparum and reasonable sensitivity for P vivax If the rapid test is negative, consider alternative differentials (e.g.

Rapid Diagnostic Testing 52

Rapid Diagnostic Testing Infectious Diseases Best Practices Seizures 52

EMDocs

MARCH 11, 2024

Laboratory testing was not immediately available. The clinical picture of this patient was consistent with hypovolemic shock secondary to acute cholera infection. 16 In resource-constrained settings, rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) on stool samples offer a viable option. cholerae in stool samples before culture.

Dehydration 89

Dehydration CDC Rapid Diagnostic Testing Fluid Resuscitation 89