Pediatric Anaphylaxis - Anaphylactic Shock and Epinephrine Treatment . . . This issue reviews the criteria for diagnosing a pediatric patient with anaphylaxis and offers evidence-based recommendations for first- and second-line treatment, including the use of epinephrine, antihistamines, and corticosteroids Biphasic reactions and fatal anaphylaxis are also discussed
Emergency Department Management of Acute Asthma Exacerbations - EB Medicine The latest information on additional drug therapies for exacerbations, including magnesium sulfate, epinephrine, terbutaline, and ketamine, as well as novel biologics Trialing noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation, and strategies for intubation in severe cases
Managing Allergic Reactions and Anaphylaxis in the Emergency Department This issue reviews the current evidence on managing allergy and anaphylaxis with epinephrine, and reviews the evidence on corticosteroids, antihistamines, and other adjunctive therapies Guidelines are reviewed to offer assistance with grading of symptoms, which can help determine treatment and disposition
Management of Acute Asthma in the Pediatric Patient Nebulized racemic epinephrine used in the treatment of severe asthmatic exacerbation: a case report and literature review CJEM 2007;9 (4):304-308 (Review) Rodrigo GJ, Nannini LJ Comparison between nebulized adrenaline and beta 2 agonists for the treatment of acute asthma A meta-analysis of randomized trials Am J Emerg Med 2006;24 (2):217
Emergency Department Management of Hypotensive Patients A comparison of epinephrine and norepinephrine in critically ill patients Intensive Care Med 2008;34 (12):2226-2234 (Randomized controlled trial; 280 patients) DOI: 10 1007 s00134-008-1219-0 85 * Crowe E, DeSantis SM, Bonnette A, et al Whole blood transfusion versus component therapy in trauma resuscitation: a systematic review and meta
Urgent Care Management of Patients With Angioedema The appropriate medications to effectively manage histamine-mediated angioedema, including epinephrine and antihistamines The special considerations and management approaches for pediatric patients Disposition decisions based on the type of angioedema, staging of the disease, and indications for observation
Fixing Faces Painlessly: Facial Anesthesia In Emergency Medicine Epinephrine, histamine blocker, corticosteroid, oxygen, spirits of ammonia (smelling salt), no treatment necessary What position were you in at the time of the reaction? Supine, upright, partially reclined What is the name, address, and telephone number of the doctor who was treating you Do you know which agent was used? Was it injected
Emergency Department Management of Patients With Angioedema About This Issue When a patient presents to the ED with complaints of nonpitting edema, difficult breathing, and or abdominal pain, angioedema may be at the top of your differential, but determining which of the 3 types of angioedema is presenting will be key to proper management In this issue, you will learn: The differences in presentation of histamine-mediated, bradykinin-mediated, and
Neonatal Resuscitation in the Emergency Department Neonatal resuscitation is a high-risk event that may be required when a precipitous delivery occurs during prehospital transport or in the emergency department Although neonatal resuscitation is not frequently needed, emergency clinicians must be prepared to manage neonates who require respiratory assistance This issue reviews current expert recommendations and consensus updates of the best