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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. 2024 Mar 25:S0196-0644(24)00099-4. 2024 Jun;26(6):381-385. Epub 2024 Apr 9. 2024 Jul;81:75-81.

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Congenital Syphilis

Pediatric EM Morsels

Foles, 2024 ] Early = symptoms appear within the first 2 years of life (usually within first 3 months) Late = symptoms appear after 2 years of age. Worldwide, congenital syphilis complicates about 1 million pregnancies / year. Worldwide, congenital syphilis complicates about 1 million pregnancies / year. Can identify T.

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Bubble Wrap PLUS – May 2024

Don't Forget the Bubbles

You will find the list is broken down into four sections: 1.Reviews 2024 Apr 27. 2024 Apr 16:archdischild-2024-326876. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 2024 Apr 11 Why all newborn hip screening programs have same results-a mini review. 2024 Apr 9. 2024 Apr;183(4):1543-1553. 2024 Apr 18.

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Bubble Wrap PLUS – February 2024

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Paediatric advocacy still has a long road ahead… You will find the list is broken down into four sections: 1.Reviews 2024 Jan 8. 2024 Jan 1;43(1):e11-e13. 2024 Jan 12:archdischild-2023-326225. 2024 Jan 23:archdischild-2023-325984. 2024 Jan 9. 2024 Jan 8:e2023063654. 2024 Jan 6.

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EM@3AM: Retroperitoneal Hematoma

EMDocs

A 70-year-old female with a past medical history of hypertension, coronary artery disease s/p 2x drug eluting stent placement one month ago, atrial fibrillation on apixaban presents to the ED with weakness and lightheadedness. 1 Risk Factors: 1-4 Spontaneous Anticoagulants (Apixaban, Rivaroxaban, etc.)

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Travel-Related Illnesses in Children

Pediatric EM Morsels

In one ED study, ALL cases of missed travel-related illness did not have a documented travel history in their ED note , whereas 90% of the identified travel-related illnesses had a provider documented travel history (Greenky 2022) Those who are visiting friends and relatives (VFR) are typically at highest risk.

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emDOCs Revamp – Acute Chest Syndrome

EMDocs

An 8-year old male with a history of sickle cell anemia presents to the ED for evaluation of fever for 2 days and “feeling like I can’t get a full breath”. 2 mcg/kg, max 100 mcg) while obtaining IV access 20 IV/IM ketorolac (1 mg/kg, max 15 mg) Morphine (05-0.1 2022 Jul 5;328(1):57-68. C or 100.4 mg/kg, max 0.4 C or 100.4

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