Episode 188: Vasopressors
Core EM
JANUARY 25, 2024
We go over the essential and complex topic of vasopressors in the ED.
Core EM
JANUARY 25, 2024
We go over the essential and complex topic of vasopressors in the ED.
Pediatric EM Morsels
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Pathophysiology Primary injury happens at the time of the traumatic event or shortly after in the high cervical to mid-thoracic spine. Both norepinephrine and epinephrine can be used. Epinephrine is key if there is significant bradycardia. Tenenbein M, Macias CG, Sharieff GQ, et al, eds. 5 th Edition. Neurogenic Shock.
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Core EM
JANUARY 25, 2024
Three children (2.1%) had true hyperkalemia: one had known chronic renal failure and was referred to the ED due to concern for electrolyte abnormalities; the other 2 patients had diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).
EMDocs
APRIL 10, 2024
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. 1,2] Consider using a physiological marker to help identify inadvertent vascular injection, such as epinephrine. [3] doi:10.1007/BF03161199 Olson K, Smollin C, eds.
The Overrun Podcast
MARCH 28, 2021
Ed and Dan sit down with Dr. Peter Antevy and talk about how we can do better with pediatric arrests. But we need to prepare for these low-frequency, high-stress events to give out patients every possible chance to survive. And the results show it. On another note, go to [link] to see the talk that inspired this episode.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
APRIL 2, 2024
He was unidentified and there were no records available After 7 shocks, he was successfully defibrillated and brought to the ED. Bedside ED ultrasound showed exceedingly poor global LV function, and no B lines. Here is the initial ED ECG. What do you think? Rhythm : Residents asked me why it is not VT. Cardiology agreed.
Don't Forget the Bubbles
MAY 8, 2024
Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 2024 Apr 3:114037 Apnea, Intermittent Hypoxemia, and Bradycardia Events Predict Late-Onset Sepsis in Infants Born Extremely Preterm. Parasitic infections: what do paediatricians need to know? Eisen S et al. Bm MV, et al.
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