Thyroid Storm

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 14:48:57 +0000

Thyroid Storm

Created Nov 2014

Contact Information

Developed by: Unknown
Developed for: Interior Health
Submitted by: CHolmes
Contact Email: simulation@interiorhealth.ca
Peer Reviewed: No (Has not been peer reviewed or the information will be provided later)

Scenario Information

Case Summary:

11 year old girl with fever x 9 days was seen by family doctor 3 days ago and started on penicillin for suspected strep throat and cervical adenitis. Today she is quite agitated and confused at times. Parents very concerned and brought her to the emergency.

Target Learning Groups:

Physicians, Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Interprofessional Team

Additional Target Learning Groups:

Proposed Setting:

Emergency Dept

Educational Goals:

Recognize the possibility of thyrotoxicosis in an emergency patient
Recognize S&S of thyroid storm (TS)
Consider possibility of induced arrhythmias related to TS
Demonstrate management of HTN & tachycardia associated with TS

Peer Review Information

Clinical Content Peer Review

Clinical Content Reviewer: Unknown Reviewed on: Unknown

Notes on Clinical Content Peer Review:

Unknown

Simulation/Educational Review

Simulation/Educational Reviewer: Unknown Reviewed on: Unknown

Notes on Simulation/Educational Peer Review:

Unknown

Simulation/Educational Real Time Review

Simulation/Educational Real Time Reviewer: Unknown Reviewed on: Unknown

Notes on Simulation/Educational Real Time Peer Review:

Unknown

Extra Information

Additional Details:

Skills: pediatric IV therapy, pediatric airway management, pediatric RSI

References:

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Thyroid Storm - Scenario.docx (Size: 1.45 MB / Downloads: 425)

Thyroid Storm - Diagnostic PowerPoint.pptx (Size: 1.86 MB / Downloads: 423)

Pediatric DKA

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 14:26:22 +0000

Pediatric DKA

Created Nov 2015

Updated: Sept 2020

Contact Information

Developed by: Dr. T. Ring (adapted by J. Slinn). Updated by E. McFee (September 11, 2020)
Developed for: Interior Health
Submitted by: CHolmes
Contact Email: simulation@interiorhealth.ca
Peer Reviewed: No (Has not been peer reviewed or the information will be provided later)

Scenario Information

Case Summary:

8 year old boy is brought in by grandparents to ED with a 2 week hx of fever and lethargy. Very unwell in last 24 hours – excessively drowsy, very poor energy, difficulty breathing, abdominal pain, no vomiting.

Target Learning Groups:

Physicians, Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Interprofessional Team

Additional Target Learning Groups:

Proposed Setting:

Emergency Dept

Educational Goals:

Recognize acidosis, hyperglycemia, prerenal azotemia and co-existent hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state (HHS)
Recognize frequency of subclinical cerebral edema in DKA
Demonstrate effective management of DKA, HHS and suspected cerebral edema
Demonstrate intubation of pediatric patient

Peer Review Information

Clinical Content Peer Review

Clinical Content Reviewer: Unknown Reviewed on: Unknown

Notes on Clinical Content Peer Review:

Unknown

Simulation/Educational Review

Simulation/Educational Reviewer: Unknown Reviewed on: Unknown

Notes on Simulation/Educational Peer Review:

Unknown

Simulation/Educational Real Time Review

Simulation/Educational Real Time Reviewer: Unknown Reviewed on: Unknown

Notes on Simulation/Educational Real Time Peer Review:

Unknown

Extra Information

Additional Details:

Skills: pediatric IV therapy, pediatric airway management

Specific management needs to be updated to most recent DKA guidelines

References:

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  Pediatric DKA - Diagnostic PowerPoint_Sept 2020.pptx (Size: 6.08 MB / Downloads: 425)

  Pediatric DKA - Scenario_Sept 11 2020.docx (Size: 5.83 MB / Downloads: 453)

  BCCH DKA 2019 Revisions Summary.pdf (Size: 155.65 KB / Downloads: 499)

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Thyroid Storm

Pediatric DKA