September 11, 2015

What you ought to know about the management of snake bites.

P.S. This is terrifying.

We have covered several other pediatric EM myths and misconceptions previously: Cuffed ETT are ok, a doughnut is not a good shape for LP Positioning, the 500:1 rule should not be used, Oral Rehydration is faster than IV, and you can/should give morphine to kids you are worried have appendicitis.

Recently, I was reminded of another myth that continues to have a foothold: Atropine and RSI.