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Best of EAST 2024 #3: VTE Prophylaxis For Pediatric Trauma

The Trauma Pro

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.

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Use Of A Solid Organ Injury Protocol For Pediatrics

The Trauma Pro

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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Pediatric Toxic Ingestions

EB Medicine

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD, and TR Eckler, MD, discuss the December 2023 Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice article, Management of Pediatric Toxic Ingestions in the Emergenc y Department. Need help now?

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Pediatric Traumatic Cardiac Arrest

EM Ottawa

Pediatric trauma is a high acuity but low frequency event (2). There is a well-documented correlation amongst EMS and adult ED physicians who provide less pediatric care to […] The post Pediatric Traumatic Cardiac Arrest appeared first on EMOttawa Blog.

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How to become a pediatric nurse practitioner

Emergency Live

Training paths and professional opportunities for those who want to dedicate themselves to the care of children The role of pediatric nurse The pediatric nurse plays a crucial role in healthcare dedicated to the youngest, from birth to adolescence.

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Tools you should use: Pediatric NIH Stroke Scale

PEMBlog

Pediatric strokes are rare and challenging to diagnose. There is a validated Pediatric Stroke Scale from the NIH that can be used in conjunction with a stroke protocol that involves Neurology, Radiology, and a local/regional Stroke Team. Early consultation with a pediatric hematologist and neurologist is mandatory.

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Pediatric DKA and HHS

EB Medicine

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD, and TR Eckler, MD, discuss the November 2023 Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice article, Pediatric Diabetes: Management of Acute Complications in the Emergency Department and some of the highlights from the other EB Medicine articles published in November.