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ACMT Toxicology Visual Pearl: Who Doesn’t Like a Nice Rosé?

ALiEM

Iron toxicity treated with deferoxamine Background Deferoxamine is the treatment for severe iron toxicity [1]. Deferoxamine 1] Initial dosing starts at 5 mg/kg/hr intravenously. 1, 3, 4] Hypotension is generally the rate-limiting factor for the infusion rate. McGraw-Hill Education; 2019 Madiwale T, Liebelt E. 2023 May 22.

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The Broselow-Luten System

Pediatric EM Morsels

Initially tested in Johannesburg, South Africa: 1 month old to 12 years old Broselow predicted within 10% of weight in 63.6% Available at: [link] (Accessed: 26 October 2023). Available at: [link] (Accessed: 27 October 2023). link] Lubitz DS, Seidel JS, Chameides L, Luten RC, Zaritsky AL, Campbell FW. Broselow does not.

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First10EM Journal Club: August 2024

Broome Docs

In a surprise to no one who reads First10EM, clinical judgment is better than all decision tools for sepsis Knack SKS, Scott N, Driver BE, Prekker ME, Black LP, Hopson C, Maruggi E, Kaus O, Tordsen W, Puskarich MA. Epub 2024 Apr 9. 2024 Mar;27(1):26-29. Epub 2023 Jul 31. Epub 2023 Oct 26. 2024 Jul 4;391(1):9-20.

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PEM POCUS Series: Pediatric Renal and Bladder Ultrasound

ALiEM

Ultrasound probes from left to right: linear (nenoates), phased array (infants/younger children), and curvilinear (older children/adolescents) Pro tips for performing renal/bladder POCUS on a child [1] Addressing potential anxiety leads to a more efficient and comfortable examination.

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Neurogenic Shock in Children

Pediatric EM Morsels

Negative E-FAST and no signs of long bone injuries should raise concern for neurogenic shock in the hypotensive trauma patient with suspected spinal injury. Alpha 1 agonists are necessary to maintain appropriate blood pressure. Tenenbein M, Macias CG, Sharieff GQ, et al, eds. 2011;46(9):1771. 5 th Edition. J Pediatr Surg.

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Cerebral Edema and Diabetic Ketoacidosis: Rebaked

Pediatric EM Morsels

Rates of type 1 diabetes have increased since the COVID-19 pandemic. Insulin (in Bag #1) is for the Acidosis. PubMed] [Read by QxMD] Rosenbloom AL. 2010 Dec;1(2):103-20. Thankfully, Dr. Fox wasn’t too “ salty” when we asked to rehydrate this topic. GCS score is not sensitive enough. Then we’ve likely got DKA.

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A 30-something with acute chest pain

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

I agree, however: 1) I don't think you can get a good enough ech o without bubble contrast. 3) E cho is another step that takes time. I had only 9 false positives but I missed 2 OMI. 2) To be presented at AHA conference in Chicago in 2 weeks: Sharkey SW et al. 2) You need to be just as expert at echo as I am at the ECG.

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