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The Broselow-Luten System

Pediatric EM Morsels

Luten 2007] Estimates weight within 15% error of actual weight in 79% of children. Krug 2007] What If the Child is Obese or Emaciated? 2007), The Use of the Broselow Tape in Pediatric Resuscitation. 2007-2902 Wells M, Coovadia A, Kramer E, Goldstein L. Lubitz 1988] Very accurate for 3.5-25kg J Pediatr Nurs. Zaritsky, A.,

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Acute Esophageal Variceal Bleeding in Children

Pediatric EM Morsels

Specific Therapies for Variceal Hemorrhage : [ Luoto, 2020 ; Castillo, 2019; Garcia-Tsao, 2007 ] Antibiotic prophylaxis (usually for 7 days) Ceftriaxone is reasonable 1st choice. 2007 Sep;46(3):922-38. 2007 Dec;46(6):2052. Type & Cross and check Coagulation Studies and CBC. Fluoroquinolones are also reasonable. Hepatology.

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Mentoring relationships made easy

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your career can mean the difference between success and failure in any field” (Lee et al, 2007). 2007 Jun 14;447(7146):791-7. We explore the benefits for all because the mentoring relationship should be rewarding for both parties. It has been said that “having a good mentor early in. We hope you enjoy this resource. PMID: 17568738.

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Texas Residency Program Unexpectedly Announces Closure

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Located in coastal Corpus Christi, Texas, the CHRISTUS Health-Texas A&M Spohn Emergency Medicine Residency Program began in July 2007. It is an ACGME accredited PGY-1 to PGY-3 program with 12 residents in each post-graduate class, according to its website.

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Clinical Conundrums: How Long Should We Monitor After Giving IM Epinephrine for Anaphylaxis?

RebelEM

up to 23% ( Lieberman 2005 , Rohacek 2014 , Tole 2007 , Grunau 2014 ). While the evidence is not strong, those who have been undertreated, experienced delays in treatment, or required multiple injections of epinephrine are more prone to experience a recurrence of symptoms ( Ellis 2007 , Liu 2020 ).

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REBEL Core Cast 117.0 – Infections of Pregnancy

RebelEM

Mulik (2007). Sheridan (2003). “Complications of second and third trimester pregnancies.” ” Emerg Med Clin North Am 21 (3): 695-710, vii. PMID: 12962354 Apantaku, O. “Maternal intra-partum fever.” ” J Obstet Gynaecol 27 (1): 12-15. PMID: 17365450 Desai, S. Labor and Delivery and Their Complications.

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SGEM #397: Give a Little Bit…of Oseltamivir to Pediatric Patients Admitted with Influenza

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

Association of early oseltamivir with improved outcomes in hospitalized children with influenza, 2007-2020. Association of early oseltamivir with improved outcomes in hospitalized children with influenza, 2007-2020. Association of early oseltamivir with improved outcomes in hospitalized children with influenza, 2007-2020.