Pediatric EM Morsels

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Broselow-Luten System: Supportive Data Physician estimates of weight can underdose children by 49% or overdose by up to 116%. PAWPER was more accurate than EPLS (European life support formula) as well. Reduces dosing errors during resus, up to 33.88%. Recommended by ATLS and PALS. Validation study done in Italy.

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ALiEM

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Managing cardiovascular collapse in severe flecainide overdose without recourse to extracorporeal therapy. Flecainide toxicity–treatment with intravenous fat emulsion and extra corporeal life support. Emerg Med Australas. 2007 Apr;19(2):155-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1742-6723.2006.00909.x. 1742-6723.2006.00909.x. PMID: 17448102.

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EMDocs

APRIL 10, 2024

While not specifically reviewed in this post, check out the methemoglobinemia tox card for more information about one of the other known events that can occur with local anesthetic administration. Supportive care includes: protecting the airway if necessary, supplemental oxygen if needed, and vasopressor support if the patient is hypotensive.

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NCOAE

MARCH 8, 2021

On the other hand, you could be called in to attend to the victim of a car accident or a shooting or a heart attack, drowning, mountaineering accident, or drug overdose. Then click the link for your state’s EMS page and look around the resulting web page for information related to certifications and training.

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REBEL EM

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Background Information: Double external defibrillation (DED) is an intervention often used to treat refractory ventricular fibrillation (RVF). Background Information: Double external defibrillation (DED) is an intervention often used to treat refractory ventricular fibrillation (RVF).

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EMDocs

JANUARY 17, 2024

She received cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and standard advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS). What are the treatment options for a benzonatate overdose? Management: The mainstay of treatment of benzonatate overdose is supportive and symptomatic care. How quickly can morbidity occur with benzonatate?

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EMDocs

JANUARY 16, 2024

In our case, the patient had accidentally overdosed on drugs prior to being found. For more information, please check out this excellent prior post on Hypothermia and Drowning Pearls: [link] For more hypothermia cases, please visit the following EM@3AM links: [link] [link] References: Headdon WG, Wilson PM, Dalton HR. doi: 10.1097/MAT.0000000000001518

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