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. Prehosp Emerg Care. Patient safety in the pediatric emergency care setting. 2020;13(1):9. x exp[0.02

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EMDocs

JANUARY 11, 2024

Author: Brit Long, MD (@long_brit) // Reviewed by Alex Koyfman, MD (@EMHighAK) The American Heart Association (AHA) and Neurocritical Care Society (NCS) released their 2023 Scientific Statement on the critical care management of post ROSC patients. Treat seizures if present. Multidisciplinary is best if possible.

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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

APRIL 19, 2023

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. The overall conclusion was that as less than 1% of cardiac arrest etiologies fall into a group that would potentially benefit from calcium, that routine use should be avoided (Padrao, et.

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AAEM RSA

AUGUST 27, 2020

Interventions during the acute phase of treatment post return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) are therefore critical. 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.

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