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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

Pathophysiology Primary injury happens at the time of the traumatic event or shortly after in the high cervical to mid-thoracic spine. 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. 2011;46(9):1771. J Pediatr Surg.

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ToxCard: Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity

EMDocs

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). 3-5,7] Symptom onset is usually within 1 minute of intravascular injection but can be delayed if multiple injections or continuous infusion. [5]

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REBEL Core Cast 108.0 – Angioedema

REBEL EM

Features Urticaria and pruritis Rapid onset (1-2 hours) IgE Dependent (Type I Hypersensitivity) Reactions An allergen cross-links two or more IgE molecules on mast cells or basophils and initiates a signal cascade leading to degranulation. J Allergy Clin Immune Tract 2017; 5(5): 1402-9. of people who take NSAIDs ( Nzeako 2010 ).

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Bubble Wrap PLUS – May 2024

Don't Forget the Bubbles

You will find the list is broken down into four sections: 1.Reviews 2024 Apr 9. Associations of excessive internet use, sleep duration and physical activity with school absences: a cross-sectional, population-based study of adolescents in years 8 and 9. 2024 Apr 9:S0890-8567(24)00184-9. 2024 Apr 9.

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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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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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