Pediatric Small Talk – Pour Some Sugar on Me: Pediatric Hypoglycemia
Laura Le and Joe Ravera cover pediatric hypoglycemia for this month’s Small Talk.
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Insulin Dosing in Hyperkalemia – Is It a One Size Fits All?
How do you avoid hypoglycemia when using insulin to treat hyperkalemia? This post provides you with key pearls and pitfalls for your next shift.
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EM@3AM: Hypoglycemia
A 27-year-old female with a history of insulin-dependent diabetes presents to the ED on a Friday evening somnolent and disoriented. Her coworkers report she started slurring her speech and became increasingly altered after they met at a bar after work. Exam reveals a diaphoretic, obtunded female not oriented to person, place, or time. Her GCS is 11. What do you suspect as the diagnosis? What should your first order be?
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Tox Cards: Sulfonylurea-induced hypoglycemia
Today we will discuss sulfonylurea poisoning and highlight some important caveats of octreotide.
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The Adult Hypoglycemic Patient: Tips for Emergency Department Management
Hypoglycemia is a common presenting complaint in the emergency department. This post will reveal several tips and tricks for the evaluation and treatment of hypoglycemic patients.
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