Hypothyroidism and Myxedema Coma
When managing critically ill adults or even adults with “odd complaints,” we often think of the thyroid gland and its potential...
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Kawasaki Disease Shock Syndrome
Evaluating and managing the child in SHOCK is certainly challenging. Identifying it (ex, Cap Refill, Shock Index, Lactate level) is challenging....
Short Gut Syndrome
Sometimes it seems like the intestines are connected to every organ system as children present with abdominal complaints related to so...
Capillary Refill & Shock
The critically ill infant and child can be “tricky” to spot sometimes. Often the phrase “That kid just doesn’t look right,” is heard...
Epinephrine for SHOCK
Pediatric shock warrants great concern. Whether it is caused by Sepsis, Hypovolemia, Obstructive process (ex, Tamponade, PE, Pneumothorax), Cardiogenic conditions, or...
Thyroid Storm
Thyroid disease is a common consideration for the ill adult patient, but not as commonly considered in children. That being stated,...
Pediatric SHOCK Index
Fortunately, the critically ill child is not as common in the Emergency Department as the critically ill adult. Unfortunately, when the...
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