Pediatric EM Morsels

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Differences in intubation outcomes for pediatric patients between pediatric and general Emergency Departments. Intubation practice and outcomes among pediatric emergency departments: A report from National Emergency Airway Registry for Children (NEAR4KIDS). Acad Emerg Med. 2016 Feb;30(1):3-11.

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REBEL EM

JUNE 8, 2023

If pre-made syringes are not financially feasible then the creation of these medications should be done by a dedicated emergency department pharmacist. Clinical Bottom Line: Acute hypotension must be treated emergently in order to decrease morbidity and mortality. Am J Emerg Med. J Med Toxicol. Epub 2019 Jul 3.

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Epinephrine Emergency Department ALS Critical Care 98

ACEP Now

MARCH 14, 2024

A 44 year-old male with unknown past medical history came by emergency medical services (EMS) to the emergency department (ED) for an electrical injury and fall from a high voltage electrical pole. In the operating room, there was minimal urinary output and the bladder pressures were 35 mmHg under sedation and analgesia.

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FOAMfrat

DECEMBER 28, 2023

An Emergency Nurse since 2016 with prehospital experience starting in 2019 with a ground service where I was a paramedic-exempt nurse at the beginning of 2019. During Orientations, new crew members must do a minimum of 10 live intubations in the operating room before being cleared to intubate in the field.

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EMDocs

JUNE 3, 2023

C, respiratory rate 20 breaths per minute, and oxygen saturation 95% on room air. This is less critical in ED management of the unstable pelvic fracture, as the optimal site for identification of rectal or vaginal tears is the operating room. An x-ray in the trauma bay demonstrated an AP grade III fracture.

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EMDocs

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Operative management is required in majority of cases. 9,23 Disposition: Dislocation : If successfully reduced in the emergency department may discharge with strict mobility restrictions and Orthopedic follow up. 6 Periprosthetic fracture : Admission for operative management. 2016 Mar 21;8(1):6253. Emerg Med J.

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ACEP Now

APRIL 4, 2024

3 The majority of those who arrive to the emergency department (ED) live for 2 hours or more, leaving a small window for surgical intervention. Other exceptions are patient refusal, patient death or immediate transfer to the operating room. Eur J Emerg Med. 2016; 23:386-90. J Vasc Surg. 2004 Apr;39:788-91.

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