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PEM Currents – Agitation in Children – Episode 5: The Boarded ED Patient

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 13:57 — 19.2MB) Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | RSS Management of the child with mental health problems who is boarding in the ED In episode 1 of this series, we discussed differentiating organic vs psychiatric causes of agitation in children.

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Case Report: Acute Kratom Withdrawal

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A 33-year-old male with a history of drug use presented to the emergency department (ED) for extreme agitation after receiving two doses of 2 mg naloxone by EMS for respiratory depression. If available, an in-house ED pharmacist is an incredible resource for guidance when there are questions regarding pharmacologic management.

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Employ a Trauma-Informed Approach to Care

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A 28-year-old female is brought to the emergency department (ED) by police after a sexual assault. 1 A significant number of patients present to the ED with concerns related to traumatic experiences. 1 A significant number of patients present to the ED with concerns related to traumatic experiences.