Remove 2023 Remove E-9-1-1 Remove Operating Room
article thumbnail

Cuffed Endotracheal Tubes for Children: ReBaked Morsel

Pediatric EM Morsels

Bibl K, Pracher L, Küng E, Wagner M, Roesner I, Berger A, Hermon M, Werther T. 1994 Jul;125(1):57-62. 2023 Apr 28;24(3):579-587. 2019 Sep;74(9):1186-1190. 2016 Feb;30(1):3-11. 0.41), p < 0.001. Differences in intubation outcomes for pediatric patients between pediatric and general Emergency Departments.

E-9-1-1 183
article thumbnail

Propofol-related Infusion Syndrome

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Of these signs, mortality in children is associated with hepatomegaly and fever; meanwhile, mortality in adults is associated with hyperkalaemia, traumatic brain injury, propofol infusion rates >5mg kg -1 h -1 and ECG changes. 1998;8(6):491-9. 2023) ‘Propofol’, in StatPearls. Why does PRIS occur? References Bray RJ.

E-9-1-1 126
professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

EM@3AM: Retroperitoneal Hematoma

EMDocs

1 Risk Factors: 1-4 Spontaneous Anticoagulants (Apixaban, Rivaroxaban, etc.) Older Age (median age of 70 years) 1 Abnormal vasculature/neoplasm of the kidney (e.g., 5 Clinical Presentation: 1-3 Variable presentation but may present with dropping hemoglobin/hematocrit without other findings in spontaneous cases.

EMS 75
article thumbnail

EM@3AM: Total Hip Arthroplasty Complications

EMDocs

1-3 Despite its commonality it retains a relatively high rate of complications overall and patients frequently present to the ED for evaluation. 4 Pain is the most common reason for presentation in the early post operative period. 2% of THA will have a post operative deep space infection. Arthroplasty 5 , 2 (2023).

EMS 77