Strep Pharyngitis
Background – Pharyngitis is most commonly caused by viral infections. – Bacterial play a much smaller; Group A Strep (GAS) is the leader of this small pack. – GAS is primarily a disease of children (5-15yrs is the “sweet spot;”…
Background – Pharyngitis is most commonly caused by viral infections. – Bacterial play a much smaller; Group A Strep (GAS) is the leader of this small pack. – GAS is primarily a disease of children (5-15yrs is the “sweet spot;”…
• Recall that hypotension, as demonstrated by numeric values, is a later finding in children. • The child that does exhibit low blood pressure readings has progressed down that “slipper slope” of shock to a considerable extent. • PALS traditionally…
The American Heart Association just published the updates to CPR for both adults and children. Below are the Pediatric highlights: 5-15% of pediatric arrests are V.Fib: Peds arrest is primarily due to a respiratory insult (we are aware of this).…