Pediatric EM Morsels

AUGUST 9, 2024

Foles, 2024 ] In the US, from 2013-2018, cases increased from 362 to 1,306. Neonates presenting to the Emergency Department often cause a lot of uncertainty. Is this scalp swelling normal? Is this bloody stool concerning? Are this odd movements part of normal development? Is that umbilical area ok or concerning? May be on soles of feet !

E-9-1-1 152

E-9-1-1 Plasma Emergency Department OR 152

REBEL EM

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Bradykinin Mediated Plasma globulins called kininogens release bradykinin and cause vascular permeability. Image: ( Morgan 2010 ) Features Absence of urticaria and pruritus Insidious onset (24-36 hours) ACE Inhibitors Inhibition of ACE hinders the degradation of bradykinin and can lead to idiosyncratic angioedema.

Frozen Plasma 105

Frozen Plasma Allergic Reaction FFP Plasma 105

Pediatric EM Morsels

JULY 26, 2024

First line therapies for anti-NMBDA receptor encephalitis consists of… High dose steroids , IVIG, and PLEX – Therapeutic plasma exchange Only 50% of patient’s respond, and will require second line therapies such as Rituximab. Epub 2013 Dec 18. Moral of the Morsel It’s NOT always psych! Lancet Neurol. 2014 Feb;13(2):167-77.

Plasma 269

Plasma OR ED Critical Care 269

Core EM

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Author: Natalie Bertrand, MD Editor: Naillid Felipe, MD Background: Definition: adverse reaction to blood product administration Incidence: more common in children than adults, except for delayed hemolytic transfusion reactions Allergic (non-anaphylaxis) – Platelets 1-3%; RBCs 0.1-0.3% mg IF requiring IM Epi >3x, switch to IV Epi, 0.05-0.1

Allergic Reaction 145

Allergic Reaction Plasma ED Epinephrine 145

EMDocs

JULY 11, 2023

A 2013 study found oral mucosal and head bleeding due to injury were most common in those < 6 months. Today on the emDOCs cast, Brit Long, MD ( @long_brit) covers hemophilia, including background, severity, evaluation, and management. Episode 81: Hemophilia What is hemophilia? In patients >6 months, hemarthrosis was most common.

Plasma 62

Plasma ALS OR Emergency Department 62

Core EM

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Author: Natalie Bertrand, MD Editor: Naillid Felipe, MD Background: Definition: adverse reaction to blood product administration Incidence: more common in children than adults, except for delayed hemolytic transfusion reactions Allergic (non-anaphylaxis) – Platelets 1-3%; RBCs 0.1-0.3% mg IF requiring IM Epi >3x, switch to IV Epi, 0.05-0.1

Allergic Reaction 100

Allergic Reaction Plasma ED Epinephrine 100

EMDocs

MAY 23, 2024

3 Measured in analytical testing : Laboratories measure plasma concentration using osmometers which measures values as a function of kilograms of solvent. Elsevier Mosby; 2013. Choice of the best equation for plasma osmolality calculation: Comparison of fourteen formulae. Osmolality and Osmolarity: Narrowing the Terminology Gap.

Plasma 64

Plasma EMS ED OR 64