Pediatrics Related Topics 
Pediatric EM Morsels
JUNE 21, 2024
The management of pediatric thermal burns always seems to be a hot topic , whether we are caring for a little future chef who splashed a scalding microwaved noodle cup on himself, or a toddling youngster who pulled a pot of boiling water on herself. Topical Therapies for Pediatric Burns: The options?
Pediatric EM Morsels
APRIL 19, 2024
Trauma season is at hand and like all other pediatric emergency departments in the country, we find our ED breaking ( pun intended ) at the seams with orthopedic injuries. Pediatric patients have unique bony anatomy and physiology compared to the skeletally mature. J Pediatr Orthop. Pediatr Emerg Care. Pediatrics.
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Pediatric EM Morsels
JULY 5, 2024
Predisposing conditions ( Down Syndrome , Klippel-Fleil, achondroplasia, etc.) — OR 1.5 – 15 Torticollis — OR 1.8 – 64 The sensitivity of C-Spine plain films in pediatric patients is good (85-95% in multiple studies), but keep in mind that nothing is 100%. Pediatr Emerg Care. High Risk (12.8% When in doubt, MRI. 2018;34(10):677-686.
The Trauma Pro
JUNE 18, 2024
The ABC score was evaluated in pediatric patients and was found to be much less sensitive than in adults. Several adult and pediatric trauma centers in the Denver area collaborated to test a new score using the ABC-S score in combination with serum lactate and base deficit. J Pediatr Surg. But what about children? 2019.10.008.
The Trauma Pro
JANUARY 4, 2024
However, there is much less information available regarding pediatric trauma. High-risk criteria for pediatric VTE after trauma have recently been released. The Medical College of Wisconsin trauma group organized a prospective, multi-institutional study involving eight pediatric trauma centers. State an explicit age cutoff.
Emergency Medicine Cases
JULY 8, 2024
In this episode: recognition, risk stratification, decision tools, indications for lumbar puncture in the febrile pediatric patient, tips and trick on performing LPs in children, and ED management of pediatric meningitis. and many more.
The Trauma Pro
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
The American Pediatric Surgical Association (APSA) published a practice guideline way back in 2000 that outlined a consistent way to care for children with solid organ injuries. The authors’ definition of “pediatric” is age < 18. Solid organ injuries, mainly the liver and spleen, are the most prevalent ones.
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