Acid-base disturbances are physiological responses to a wide variety of underlying conditions and critical illnesses. Homeo-stasis…
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What’s Your Diagnosis? Mechanical Ventilation of Pediatric Patients in the ED
Welcome to this month’s What’s Your Diagnosis Challenge! But before we begin, check to see if…
What’s Your Diagnosis? Mechanical Ventilation Management in the Emergency Department
Welcome to this month’s What’s Your Diagnosis Challenge! But before we begin, check to see if…
What’s Your Diagnosis? Acid-Base Disturbances: An Emergency Department Approach
Welcome to this month’s What’s Your Diagnosis Challenge! But before we begin, check out if you…
Treatment Pathway for the Management of a Pediatric Patient With Hypothermia
Hypothermia occurs when the core body temperature falls below 35?C (95?F) due to primary exposure (eg,…
Right for Halloween: Clinical Algorithm for Pediatric Patients with Multiple Injuries
When children with multiple serious injuries present to the ED, how do you ensure that you…
Skiing with no gloves. How do you handle these cold injuries? — Management of Pediatric Hypothermia
Case Recap: A 17-year-old boy comes into your ED complaining of numbness and hardening of his…
Skiing with no gloves. How do you handle these cold injuries? — Management of Pediatric Hypothermia
A 17-year-old boy comes into your ED complaining of numbness and hardening of his fingers. He…