ALTEs are relatively common presentations requiring thorough assessment and careful consideration for disposition.
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Tagged ‘Pediatrics’
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Apparent Life-Threatening Event (ALTE)
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Isolated Scalp Hematoma in Peds Minor Head Trauma
There are more than 450,000 Emergency Department presentations each year for children with blunt head trauma. 25% of visits for blunt head trauma are in children less than 24 months of age.
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Journal Review
Dopamine vs. Epinephrine in Pediatric Septic Shock
Background: Patients with fluid refractory septic shock should be treated with vasoactive medications to improve perfusion. It has become widely accepted in recent years to use norepinephrine as the first-line vasopressor in adults with septic shock.
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Journal Review
Recurrent Visits for Kids with Serious Bacterial Infections
Sepsis and meningitis are rare but feared diagnoses in children, especially when they are unable to provide any meaningful history. Based upon available evidence, it can be assumed that delayed diagnosis in a dangerous condition would lead to worse outcomes.
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Acute Otitis Media
Acute otitis media is the most common bacterial infection in childhood
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