yo female with four days of intermittent subjective fever
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Case Progression
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Pneumococcal Meningitis
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Meningitis Why we get sued
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What's the big deal?
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Classic presentation
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Appendicitis in the Very Young
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Differential when missed
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Appendicitis Securing the Dx
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Testicular torsion
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J Pediatric Urology - 2016 Imaging
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Ovarian torsion
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Swallowed Button Battery
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Patient returns in 3 days
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CC: Fussy Baby
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Non-accidental trauma
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3 mo old irritable
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Myocarditis
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Other High Risk Conditions
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Case 6 - 1 wk old "Stopped Breathing"
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Documentation Pearls
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Things to Avoid
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rd Visit?
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Medication Errors
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Case 8
Description:
Explore the second part of a comprehensive lecture on high-risk pediatrics in emergency medicine, focusing on strategies to avoid bad outcomes. Delve into critical topics such as bacterial meningitis, appendicitis in young patients, testicular and ovarian torsion, swallowed button batteries, non-accidental trauma, and myocarditis. Learn about common pitfalls, diagnostic challenges, and medical-legal issues specific to pediatric emergency care. Gain valuable insights on documentation pearls, things to avoid, and medication errors to enhance patient safety and reduce malpractice risks. Designed for emergency physicians, this lecture offers practical knowledge to improve clinical decision-making and patient outcomes in high-risk pediatric scenarios.
High Risk Pediatrics - Avoiding Bad Outcomes - The High Risk EM Course