This is a full length talk from our Grand Rounds series featuring Andy Sloas of the PEM ED Podcast on Infant Emergencies.
Core EM - Emergency Medicine Podcast Episode 11.1 – Andy Sloas on Infant Emergencies
Sep 4, 2015
Andy Sloas, an assistant professor at Vanderbilt and known for the PEM-ED podcast, dives into crucial topics on infant emergencies. He emphasizes the importance of understanding underlying physiology and offers practical mnemonics for managing pediatric cases. Sloas discusses the prevalence of acute lymphoblastic leukemia and the complexities of pediatric emergencies. He highlights key differentiations in seizures, shares insights on diagnosing intussusception, and underscores the necessity of accurate assessments in toxic exposures and infections.
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Safety In Car Seats
- Andy Sloas shares that kids in car seats are almost impossible to injure in crashes.
- Pediatric trauma often involves minimal injury despite devastating family outcomes.
Document Abuse Screening
- Always document 'abuse screen negative' for injured children to protect against missed abuse cases.
- Consider non-accidental trauma in 10% of suspicious pediatric injuries.
Heat Stroke Treatment Tips
- Treat heat stroke by removing clothes and using warm (not cold) water with fans to prevent shivering.
- Avoid cold water baths as they cause shivering which raises metabolism and temperature.
