Tagged ‘Pediatrics’

Journal Review

High-Flow Nasal Canula in Bronchiolitis

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This analysis was originally posted on REBEL EM here

Bronchiolitis is an acute inflammatory injury of the distal smaller airways, most commonly caused by viral infections.  There have been a host of medications studied in the treatment of bronchiolitis,
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Button Battery Ingestion

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Button battery ingestions can have disastrous complications. This post is a guide to management.
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Croup (Laryngotracheobronchitis)

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This post explores the diagnosis and management of croup.
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Pediatric Supracondylar Fractures

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This post dives into the management of supracondylar fractures and talks about some of the complications to look out for.
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Outcomes of Pediatric Patients with Tachycardia at Discharge

Filed Under: Tags: , , October 5th, 2017 Leave a Comment

Tachycardia is a very common abnormal vital sign in the Pediatric Emergency Department (ED). Tachycardia can have numerous underlying causes including less concerning clinical states such as fever, pain, and anxiety but can also be a sign of impending cardiovascular decompensation which occurs in shock,
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