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PEMPix 2024 Online Case #1: Mission: SPACE

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At that visit, his physical exam was normal. During this second ED visit, his physical exam including vital signs and mental status remains normal. He also developed hypertension with bradycardia prompting surgical intervention. 7,1 (2012): 33-5. His neurologic exam reveals an alert child with GCS of 15. and Joe M.

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Under Pressure: Hypertensive Emergencies in the Pediatric Emergency Department

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All kids with hypertensive emergency need ICU-level care. Before your blood pressure rises as well, know that this PEMBlog article is here to provide an overview of the recognition and management of hypertensive emergencies. These neurological manifestations suggest hypertensive encephalopathy, a form of end-organ damage.