Pediatric EM Morsels

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Most emergency drugs except for amiodarone and succinylcholine are based on ideal body weight [Emergency Medical Services for Children, Luten 2007] Epinephrine, dopamine, fentanyl, ketamine based on what child should weigh. PAWPER [Wells 2013, Silvagni 2022] Takes into account body habitus. 2020;13(1):9. 2016;23(1):21-28.

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REBEL EM

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Features Urticaria and pruritis Rapid onset (1-2 hours) IgE Dependent (Type I Hypersensitivity) Reactions An allergen cross-links two or more IgE molecules on mast cells or basophils and initiates a signal cascade leading to degranulation. J Emerg Med 2013; 44 (4): 764-772. of people who take NSAIDs ( Nzeako 2010 ). N Engl J Med.

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NAEMSP

JANUARY 5, 2023

1] The Adult Cardiac Arrest ACLS algorithm currently includes epinephrine and either amiodarone or lidocaine as recommended pharmacologic therapies. 1] Table from Hamam et al. 9] Figure from Clemency et al. 1] References 1. 4] Times can be expected to be further delayed in cardiac arrest. minutes versus 5.4

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REBEL EM

JULY 18, 2022

When simple maneuvers fail, we proceed to topical agents such as lidocaine with epinephrine, oxymetazoline, anterior nasal packing, and electrical or chemical cauterization. 2013 Sep;31(9):1389-92. Epub 2013 Jul 30. PMID: 33612282 Janapala RN, Tran QK, Patel J, Mehta E, Pourmand A. Am J Emerg Med. PMID: 23911102.

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FOAMfrat

OCTOBER 20, 2023

As reported within the 6th edition Manual of Emergency Airway Management, there are cardiac arrest rates between 1% and 4%, with other complications (mostly hypoxemia and hypotension) as high as 30% in patients with first-pass success [1, pg 29; 4-10]. Recommendations : 1. Why is Physiologic Optimization Important?

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ACEP Now

OCTOBER 29, 2024

EMS found the patient pulseless and apneic, with an initial rhythm showing ventricular fibrillation (see figure 1). He was defibrillated twice and received two doses of epinephrine, with return of spontaneous circulation. Figure 1: The EMS rhythm strip. Type 3 is indicated by J point and ST elevation < 1 mm.

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