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Pseudoparalysis of Parrot

Pediatric EM Morsels

In 2021 there were almost 177,000 cases of syphilis. CDC 2023] In 2021, there were over 2800 cases of congenital syphilis, tripled from 2017. [Kocher 1996, Pereira 2017] Syphilis is on the rise in the US. However , the musculoskeletal complaints may be the first presenting symptom ! Ask about exposures !

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Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)

Core EM

Deficient ADAMTS-13 activity alone typically does not result in TTP; therefore, it is essential to consider contributing precipitants, including pregnancy, HIV, acute infection, inflammation (SLE, malignancy, pancreatitis) and medication use (ex., Clinical Presentation: Classic pentad (mnemonic FAT RN) is rare and seen in less than 7% of cases.

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SGEM#347: It Don’t Matter to Me – Balanced Solution or Saline

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

Date: September 28th, 2021 Reference: Zampieri et al. JAMA 2021 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Aaron Skolnik is an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine and Consultant in […] The post SGEM#347: It Don’t Matter to Me – Balanced Solution or Saline first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine.

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Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis in Children and Adolescents

Pediatric EM Morsels

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. 2021 Oct 9;22(20):10911. Moral of the Morsel It’s NOT always psych! Wu CY, Wu JD, Chen CC.

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Congenital Syphilis

Pediatric EM Morsels

2019, there were 1,875 and this trend has continued to increase (2,157 case in 2020; 2,855 cases in 2021). Early Congenital Syphilis Present before 2 years of age [ Hussain, 2023 ; Foles, 2024; Fang, 2022; Morrisroe, 2021 ] Only ~33% of newborns present with symptoms at birth and can be subtle. Is this scalp swelling normal?

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Trauma Resuscitation Updates

REBEL EM

JAMA 2015 [7] The PROPPR Trial 680 severely injured adult trauma patients Patients randomized to Plasma, Platelets, and PRBCs in a 1:1:1 ratio vs 1:1:2 ratio No difference in overall mortality at 24 hrs BUT 1:1:1 achieved hemostasis faster and fewer experienced death due to exsanguination at 24hrs Crombie N et al. NEJM 1994. [2]

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Snake Bites and Children

Pediatric EM Morsels

In the US, the venomous snakes include rattlesnakes , copperheads, cottonmouths/water moccasins , and coral snakes [ CDC, 2021 ] Rattlesnakes live all across the United State s Copperheads inhabit the eastern U.S. Usually, animals bite from fear or defense of their offspring ( ex, Brown Recluse ).