Pediatric EM Morsels

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Initially tested in Johannesburg, South Africa: 1 month old to 12 years old Broselow predicted within 10% of weight in 63.6% PAWPER was more accurate than EPLS (European life support formula) as well. link] Lubitz DS, Seidel JS, Chameides L, Luten RC, Zaritsky AL, Campbell FW. Broselow does not. x exp[0.02 x exp[0.02

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EMDocs

APRIL 10, 2024

1-5] Since then, many more medications have been developed and deployed. 1-5] This post focuses on the identification and management of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST). 3-5,7] Symptom onset is usually within 1 minute of intravascular injection but can be delayed if multiple injections or continuous infusion. [5]

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EMDocs

JANUARY 17, 2024

She received cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and standard advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS). 1) There are a limited number of antitussives on the US market which include benzonatate, codeine, dextromethorphan, diphenhydramine, and hydrocodone. What are the treatment options for a benzonatate overdose?

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ACEP Now

OCTOBER 11, 2024

1 Pediatric rapid sequence intubation (RSI) in the ED is associated with a higher frequency of failed first attempts and adverse effects than in adult patients. Paralytic agents include rocuronium at 1 mg/kg IV and succinylcholine at 1-2 mg/kg IV. What is the most appropriate treatment at this time? mg/kg IV, ketamine at 1.5–2

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NAEMSP

JANUARY 5, 2023

Background Despite conflicting literature to support some pharmacological therapies in out of hospital cardiac arrest, the American Heart Association (AHA) currently recommends obtaining vascular access intravenously or intraosseously in cardiac arrest. [1] 1] Table from Hamam et al. 9] Figure from Clemency et al.

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NAEMSP

APRIL 19, 2023

Current AHA guidelines do not recommend routine use of calcium in cardiac arrest (Panchal, et al., Calcium acts as a vasopressor and inotropic agent (Lindqwister, et al., This CI does include 1; and further and further analysis of the data showed that the likelihood that calcium has a beneficial effect (e.g.

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AAEM RSA

AUGUST 27, 2020

1 The primary goal of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is to optimize coronary perfusion pressure and maintain systemic perfusion in order to prevent neurologic and other end-organ damage while working to achieve ROSC. Nielsen N, Wetterslev J, Cronberg T et al. By the time of the study by Nielsen et al. Kirkegaard et al.

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