July 10, 2024

REBEL Core Cast 126.0 – Peds Hem Onc Emergencies

24 minutes

Take Home Points

Early administration of antibiotics (within 60 min) in patients with fever and neutropenia is life saving.

Fever in sickle cell is an emergency and always requires cultures and antibiotics even if the child appears well.

Avoid sedation and lying supine and steroids in patients with mediastinal masses.

Red flags in patients with headaches that may suggest a brain tumor include signs of increased intracranial pressure, focal neurological signs, seizures or ataxia.

REBEL Core Cast 126.0 – Peds Hem Onc Emergencies

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Post Peer Reviewed By: Salim R. Rezaie, MD (Twitter/X: @srrezaie)

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By Salim R. Rezaie, MD

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July 10, 2024

REBEL Core Cast 126.0 – Peds Hem Onc Emergencies

24 minutes

Take Home Points

Early administration of antibiotics (within 60 min) in patients with fever and neutropenia is life saving.

Fever in sickle cell is an emergency and always requires cultures and antibiotics even if the child appears well.

Avoid sedation and lying supine and steroids in patients with mediastinal masses.

Red flags in patients with headaches that may suggest a brain tumor include signs of increased intracranial pressure, focal neurological signs, seizures or ataxia.

REBEL Core Cast 126.0 – Peds Hem Onc Emergencies

Click here for Direct Download of the Podcast.

Post Peer Reviewed By: Salim R. Rezaie, MD (Twitter/X: @srrezaie)

The post REBEL Core Cast 126.0 – Peds Hem Onc Emergencies appeared first on REBEL EM - Emergency Medicine Blog.

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