Pediatric EM Morsels

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Initially tested in Johannesburg, South Africa: 1 month old to 12 years old Broselow predicted within 10% of weight in 63.6% PAWPER was more accurate than EPLS (European life support formula) as well. Britnell 2015] Broselow tape performed better than APLS method in Chinese children. Broselow does not. x exp[0.02

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NAEMSP

JANUARY 5, 2023

Background Despite conflicting literature to support some pharmacological therapies in out of hospital cardiac arrest, the American Heart Association (AHA) currently recommends obtaining vascular access intravenously or intraosseously in cardiac arrest. [1] 1] Table from Hamam et al. 9] Figure from Clemency et al. minutes). [5]

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EMDocs

JULY 3, 2023

9 Delayed NCHCT is less sensitive due to decreased visibility of blood collection secondary to red blood cell (RBC) degradation. 12 A few studies have shown that phenytoin with a loading dose of 1 g decreases seizure incidence in spontaneous SAH. 2022 Jan;39(1-2):35-48. Avest E, Taylor S, Wilson M, et al. J Neurotrauma.

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AAEM RSA

AUGUST 27, 2020

1 The primary goal of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is to optimize coronary perfusion pressure and maintain systemic perfusion in order to prevent neurologic and other end-organ damage while working to achieve ROSC. Kirkegaard H, Soreide E, de Haas, I et al. De Fazio C, Skrifvars MB, Soreide E et al. 2019;23(1):1–9.

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