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07/22/2025

💡 Did You Know?

🚨 More than half of pediatric patients assigned an ESI level 3 or 4 are mistriaged.
🏥 Kids seen in general EDs are 29% more likely to be mis-triaged than those seen in pediatric hospitals.
👶 Infants and toddlers face the highest risk—with up to 2.4× greater odds of misclassification...

📖 Read more:
https://publications.aap.org/hospitalpediatrics/article-abstract/15/1/37/200006/Pediatric-Triage-Accuracy-in-Pediatric-and-General

🤔 How confident are you in recognizing which pediatric patients truly need to be seen first?

06/30/2025

🚨 Summer Surge is On: Is Your Team Ready? 🚨
Emergency departments are seeing more pediatric patients with vomiting, dehydration, and heat-related illness. Quick identification and accurate intervention are key—especially when hypovolemic shock is in play.

🧠 SafeDose supports your team with:

✔️ Pediatric hypovolemic shock algorithms
✔️ Rapid, weight-based fluid bolus calculations
✔️ Ondansetron dosing in seconds
✔️ Clear push-pull technique guidance
✔️ Standardized, easy-to-follow protocols

Whether it's the first bolus or the second reassessment, SafeDose keeps your care team aligned and confident.

📅 Ready to boost summer preparedness? 🔗 Book a quick SafeDose demo or refresher:
https://calendly.com/safedose-amanda/safedose-demo-1

06/18/2025

🚨 Pediatrics in Peril: Dehydration + Shock Edition

Your patient: A 22-month-old presents after 2 days of vomiting and poor intake.

Vitals:
🫀 HR: 178
💉 BP: 74/48
🌡️ Temp: 37.2°C (99.0°F)
⏱️ Cap refill: 4 seconds
⚖️ Weight: 11.2 kg
💧 Dry mucosa, sunken eyes, 1 wet diaper in 24 hours

❓ Challenge Question:
Which of the following vital signs is most concerning in this case?
A) HR 178
B) Temp 99.0°F
C) Cap refill 4 seconds
D) BP 74/48

💬 Drop your answer below ⬇️

06/09/2025

Did you know? Elevated Heart Rate May Signal Dehydration or AKI in Children

A 2024 study in European Journal of Pediatrics found that a heart rate variation >24.5% in non-febrile children was linked to a higher risk of ≥5% dehydration and acute kidney injury.

Yet in busy emergency settings, elevated heart rate is often attributed to crying, stress, or assumed fever—potentially delaying necessary treatment.

As summer brings more heat-related illness and stomach bugs, subtle signs like tachycardia deserve a second look.

Link to study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39283325/

05/28/2025

A 5-year-old rolls into your ED—face swollen, hives spreading, and wheezing 20 minutes after being stung by a bee at the playground.

The provider orders a stat dose of IM epinephrine and you are out of EpiPens.

💬 What’s your first move?

A) Grab the hospital made code sheet to calculate the dose
B) Start calculating the dose (you are a rock star and have this memorized)
C) Open SafeDose to find the dose and treatment algorithm
D) Panic, hope pharmacy is available to help, and Google it

05/19/2025

Over 2,000 pediatric deaths each year in U.S. emergency rooms may be preventable—largely due to a lack of pediatric-specific readiness. Only 17% of ERs meet the national standards for treating children safely and effectively.

At SafeDoseinc, we’re working to change that. Our digital tools support accurate, weight-based dosing and streamline emergency medication administration—because every second counts, and every child deserves the best chance.

Read the full article here: https://www.kbtx.com/2025/05/07/are-emergency-rooms-failing-kids-study-finds-over-2000-pediatric-deaths-may-be-preventable-yearly/

Doctors behind this research say an affordable, life-saving solution already exists to fully prepare ERs for the needs of pediatric patients.

05/08/2025

To every nurse out there — thank you.

Thank you for the steady hands in emergencies.
For catching the small details no one else sees.
For staying late, showing up early, and leading with heart.

At SafeDose, many of us are nurses too. We see your work. We know the weight you carry. We’re grateful to walk alongside you in making pediatric care safer.

This week, and every week, we honor you.

04/24/2025

🚨 Is Your Team Ready for Pediatric Seizures? 🚨

ED and pediatric teams need fast, reliable access to seizure protocols to deliver top-tier care. 🧠⚡Training gaps and outdated protocols can delay treatment-putting outcomes at risk. With SafeDose, your team gets the latest evidence-based tools to manage pediatric seizures with confidence.

✨ Book a demo and see how SafeDose can support your team - https://lnkd.in/eFWE2eMX

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04/17/2025

🚨 Pediatrics in Peril: Test Your Pediatric Seizure Knowledge 🚨

Think you’ve got pediatric seizure management down? Let’s put your knowledge to the test with these questions:

Question 1: A 2-year-old patient arrives in the ED actively having a tonic-clonic seizure. The patient weighs 11.9 kg and does not have IV access. How much re**al diazepam should you prepare for this patient?

Question 2: What labs should you anticipate to obtain in this case?

Question 3: The patient didn't respond to re**al diazepam or IV lorazepam, and a provider has ordered a loading dose of fosphenytoin. How much normal saline should you draw up to mix with fosphenytoin for the syringe pump?

Drop your answers below and let’s see who gets them all right! 👇

04/09/2025

Webinar: Managing Pediatric Seizures with Confidence

Join us to see how SafeDose helps ED teams and pediatric units streamline seizure care with:

✅ Treatment algorithms
✅ Weight-based dosing
✅ QuickDose sheets & education
✅ Standardized protocols

Deliver faster, safer care with tools that support your team every step of the way.

📅 April 22 | 12:30–1:00 PM EST
🔗 Register - https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3517441396537/WN_8bjW_mUHRyq5UnewzpQVcA

04/03/2025

Did you know?
Emergency departments often miss nonmotor seizures in kids—signs like zoning out, fidgeting, or sudden mood changes. A study from NYU Langone found that while motor seizures are caught 81% of the time, nonmotor seizures are recognized in just 33% of first-time cases.

Early detection is key for epilepsy diagnosis and treatment. How is your ED improving nonmotor seizure recognition?

Source: Neurology - Study on Pediatric Seizures - https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000209389?utm_source=chatgpt.com

03/19/2025

🚨 Calling All Healthcare Heroes: Pediatric Emergency Quiz! 🚨

Pop Quiz Time! You're in the emergency department when a 13 kg child arrives in pulseless VTach. The clock is ticking! ⏱️
Can you solve these life-saving calculations?

1️⃣ You have a vial of 50 mg/mL (150 mg/3 mL) amiodarone. 💉 How many mLs do you need to administer IV to this little one?
2️⃣ It’s time for the second shock! 💥 How many joules would you set your defibrillator at for a patient of this size?

These split-second decisions can make all the difference in pediatric emergencies! How would you respond?

Drop your answers below and let’s see who’s got their pediatric resuscitation skills on point! 👇👇