Pediatric EM Morsels

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

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. Both norepinephrine and epinephrine can be used. 2011;46(9):1771. 5 th Edition. 2018.14.2.47.

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Pediatric EM Morsels

JULY 19, 2024

Since tonsillectomy is one of the most common pediatric surgeries in the US (~500,000 per year) and the rate of post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage is about 1-5% , it is a good idea that we all are familiar with how to manage this issue! 2023 Aug;171:111644. Epub 2023 Jul 6. 2020 Sep;38(9):1943. Load gauze onto Magill forceps.

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Pediatric EM Morsels

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Most emergency drugs except for amiodarone and succinylcholine are based on ideal body weight [Emergency Medical Services for Children, Luten 2007] Epinephrine, dopamine, fentanyl, ketamine based on what child should weigh. Available at: [link] (Accessed: 26 October 2023). Available at: [link] (Accessed: 27 October 2023).

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EMDocs

OCTOBER 19, 2024

to 1 case per 100,000 children. 2][3] Bacterial tracheitis should be suspected over croup if nebulized racemic epinephrine or steroids do not improve the clinical course. [2][3][8] 2][3] Bacterial tracheitis should be suspected over croup if nebulized racemic epinephrine or steroids do not improve the clinical course. [2][3][8]

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MARCH 1, 2023

In the ED he received methylprednisolone, diphenhydramine, and epinephrine for possible anaphylaxis. Shortly after receiving epinephrine, the patient developed new leg cramps and chest pain. ST depression will not always be present in 9/12 leads — as is seen in Figure-1.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

MAY 8, 2024

You will find the list is broken down into four sections: 1.Reviews 2024 Apr 9. 2024 Apr 25:archdischild-2023-326533. 2024 Apr 18:fetalneonatal-2023-326679. 2024 Apr 16:archdischild-2023-326247. 2024 Apr 16:archdischild-2023-326331. 2024 Apr 9:S0890-8567(24)00184-9. 2024 Apr 9.

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FOAMfrat

OCTOBER 20, 2023

As reported within the 6th edition Manual of Emergency Airway Management, there are cardiac arrest rates between 1% and 4%, with other complications (mostly hypoxemia and hypotension) as high as 30% in patients with first-pass success [1, pg 29; 4-10]. Recommendations : 1. Why is Physiologic Optimization Important?

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