Pediatric EM Morsels
MARCH 15, 2024
We encounter seizures commonly in the Emergency Department. From the simple febrile seizure to the complex seizure, we know how to stabilize and how to evaluate. Being comfortable evaluating and managing pediatric seizures also requires a lot of humility. Vitamin B6 Deficiency ). Can even become status gelasticus.
PEMBlog
AUGUST 28, 2023
Do not obtain screening laboratory tests in the medical clearance process of pediatric patients who require inpatient psychiatric admission unless clinically indicated. Do not obtain abdominal radiographs for suspected constipation Do not obtain comprehensive viral panel testing for patients who have suspected respiratory viral illnesses.
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PEMBlog
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
However, the vast majority of pediatric patients with psychiatric complaints do not present with undifferentiated acute psychosis; rather, they are seen for behavioral concerns or suicidal ideation. Decades ago, psychiatric complaints in the pediatric ED were infrequent.
Mind The Bleep
OCTOBER 20, 2023
They can cause a wide array of symptoms, such as seizures, weakness and dizziness, and typically there are clinical features that actively support the diagnosis of FND. Symptoms of FND -Functional seizures (also can be termed dissociative) -Motor symptoms (e.g. Some have high specificity (positive Hoover’s sign) but low sensitivity.
Pediatric Education
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
There was no reported respiratory distress or problems handling secretions and no obvious seizure activity. Seizures, cerebrovascular problems and central nervous system tumor swirl in professionals’ heads as they take in the history, physical examination and start to evaluate and manage the problem. How are seizures classified?
Taming the SRU
JANUARY 12, 2024
r4 case follow up - r1 clinical knowledge: interstitial lung disease - halo - pediatric simulation - pediatric small groups r4 case follow up WITH dr. yates Psychiatric emergency department visits are on the rise in the United States, with roughly 15-19% of all ED visits associated with mental health diagnoses Roughly twenty percent of patients presenting (..)
Don't Forget the Bubbles
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Do not obtain screening laboratory tests in the medical clearance process of paediatric patients who require inpatient psychiatric admission unless clinically indicated. A 2023 Quality Improvement (QI) project involved the introduction of a medical clearance algorithm for children presenting with psychiatric emergencies.
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