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Neurogenic Shock in Children

Pediatric EM Morsels

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. Both norepinephrine and epinephrine can be used. Tenenbein M, Macias CG, Sharieff GQ, et al, eds.

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emDOCs Revamp: Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction

EMDocs

A 43-year-old male with a history of mitral valve regurgitation s/p valvular replacement, hypertension, hyperlipidemia was evaluated in the ED for septic shock secondary to a pyelonephritis with a renal abscess. Chu CK, Delia E, Mograder A, Dwyer EM. 2017;45(1):12-20. 2015;7(9):E365-E369. J Saudi Hear Assoc. J Thorac Dis.

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The Broselow-Luten System

Pediatric EM Morsels

Sinha 2012] It is useful in the prehospital setting , correlating well with actual weight and ED Broselow weight. Most emergency drugs except for amiodarone and succinylcholine are based on ideal body weight [Emergency Medical Services for Children, Luten 2007] Epinephrine, dopamine, fentanyl, ketamine based on what child should weigh.

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ToxCard: Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity

EMDocs

1-5] Since then, many more medications have been developed and deployed. These medications are a vital tool in the care of ED patients, from simple local analgesia for a laceration repair to regional analgesia for painful procedures. 1] CV manifestations include: Bradycardia, tachycardia, ventricular dysrhythmias, cardiac arrest. [1-5]

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EM@3AM: Bacterial Tracheitis

EMDocs

to 1 case per 100,000 children. 2][3] Bacterial tracheitis should be suspected over croup if nebulized racemic epinephrine or steroids do not improve the clinical course. [2][3][8] 2][3] Bacterial tracheitis should be suspected over croup if nebulized racemic epinephrine or steroids do not improve the clinical course. [2][3][8]

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Anaphylaxis, chest pain, and ST elevation in aVR

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Sent by anonymous, written by Pendell Meyers A man in his late 40s presented to the ED with concern for allergic reaction after accidentally eating a potential allergen, then developing an itchy full body rash and diarrhea. In the ED he received methylprednisolone, diphenhydramine, and epinephrine for possible anaphylaxis.

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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. Key Secondary Endpoints: 5 (3.9%) patients in the IV cetirizine group returned to any ED or clinic within 24 hours compared to 15 (11.1%) in the IV diphenhydramine group; P=0.04 A contraindication, known allergy, or suspected intolerability to the study medication.