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Post-Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage: ReBaked Morsel

Pediatric EM Morsels

Since tonsillectomy is one of the most common pediatric surgeries in the US (~500,000 per year) and the rate of post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage is about 1-5% , it is a good idea that we all are familiar with how to manage this issue! 2020 Sep;38(9):1943. Rohe E, Gresham M, Rohde R, Cass L, Brinkmeier JV, Childers A. 2020.01.042.

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Neurogenic Shock in Children

Pediatric EM Morsels

Definition A series of hemodynamic changes related to autonomic denervation and loss of sympathetic tone. Negative E-FAST and no signs of long bone injuries should raise concern for neurogenic shock in the hypotensive trauma patient with suspected spinal injury. Alpha 1 agonists are necessary to maintain appropriate blood pressure.

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Anaphylaxis, chest pain, and ST elevation in aVR

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

In the ED he received methylprednisolone, diphenhydramine, and epinephrine for possible anaphylaxis. Shortly after receiving epinephrine, the patient developed new leg cramps and chest pain. ST depression will not always be present in 9/12 leads — as is seen in Figure-1.

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A woman in her 70s with bradycardia and hypotension

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

At about 30 minutes after presentation, the patient had acceptable vital signs with the TVP and low dose epinephrine drip. Another ECG was obtained during pacing: Mostly paced rhythm with PVCs (#3, #6, #9, #12). Figure-1: ECG #1 — recorded by EMS on the scene ( See text ). mm STE with 9.5

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A Seven-Step Approach to Massive Hemoptysis

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The definition of massive hemoptysis is variable across publications with expectorated blood volumes ranging from 100 to 1,000 mL per 24 hours, as these volumes are difficult to estimate for any given patient. or 9 size endotracheal tube to allow for bronchoscopy and/or endobronchial blocker placement whenever necessary.

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Optimizing Hemodynamics Prior to RSI

FOAMfrat

As reported within the 6th edition Manual of Emergency Airway Management, there are cardiac arrest rates between 1% and 4%, with other complications (mostly hypoxemia and hypotension) as high as 30% in patients with first-pass success [1, pg 29; 4-10]. Why is Physiologic Optimization Important? Up to 44% per other sources [12].

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Cetirizine Vs Diphenhydramine For the Treatment of Acute Urticaria in the ED

REBEL EM

Patients were randomized in a 1:1 ratio. Risk of first-generation H(1)-antihistamines: a GA(2)LEN position paper. 2005 Sep;116(3):643-9. PMID: 32653333 What They Did Multi-center, double-blind, randomized, phase 3 clinical trial with a parallel-group, active-controlled, non-inferiority design. 2010 Apr;65(4):459-66.