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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

To celebrate the end of trauma season ( is it ever really over? ), we here at the Ped EM Morsels Bakery have cooked up a morsel to remind you that pediatric trauma can be even more difficult than you think. Alpha 1 agonists are necessary to maintain appropriate blood pressure. Both norepinephrine and epinephrine can be used.

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The Broselow-Luten System

Pediatric EM Morsels

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. 2020) The Times & Tapes Are a-Changin’: The Latest Broselow-Luten Tape for EMS , EMS World.

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ToxCard: Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity

EMDocs

Authors: Alex Rogers, MD (EM Resident Physician, Christus Spohn/Texas A&M University School of Medicine, Corpus Christi, TX); J.D. 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).

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IV versus IO: Does your Site of Access Matter in Cardiac Arrest?

NAEMSP

1] The Adult Cardiac Arrest ACLS algorithm currently includes epinephrine and either amiodarone or lidocaine as recommended pharmacologic therapies. 1] Table from Hamam et al. 9] Figure from Clemency et al. 1] References 1. minutes versus 5.4 minutes). [5] vs 19.7%) access (figure below).

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A woman in her 70s with bradycardia and hypotension

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Her family called EMS and EMS recorded hypotension and this ECG: What do you think? 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). mm STE with 9.5

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Cardiac Care Show – Episode 1: Mechanical CPR

ECG Medical Training

Cardiac Care Show – Episode #1: Mechanical CPR Hello, and welcome to the Cardiac Care Show. Alongside tracheal intubation , response times , and fire-based EMS, this is one of the most controversial topics in prehospital medicine. Start an IV and give epinephrine? I’m your host Tom Bouthillet.

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