1.Severe Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage in a Child after Taking an Improper Oral Rehydration Solution
Chanyoung CHUNG ; Ji Sook PARK ; Ji-Hyun SEO ; Hee Shang YOUN
Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition 2020;23(4):405-410
Oral rehydration solution (ORS) is safe and effective for the prevention and treatment of dehydration in children. It has been commercially available as a small packaging unit that needs to be taken with a specified amount of water. Intake of incorrectly formulated ORS results in side effects, such as electrolyte imbalance and upper gastrointestinal (GI) disturbance. We experienced a case of severe GI hemorrhage from gastric and duodenal ulcers in a previously healthy child following intake of incorrectly formulated ORS. GI hemorrhage in children is often life threatening and reaching a diagnosis may be challenging. Commercially manufactured packets of powdered oral rehydration salts have been widely used and GI hemorrhage associated with an improperly diluted ORS has been rarely reported. Caution and education for proper preparation of ORS are imperative.
2.Kawasaki disease shock syndrome rescued by a combination of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, steroids, and intravenous immunoglobulin
Chanyoung CHUNG ; Hoon KO ; Joung-Hee BYUN ; Tae Hong KIM ; Hyoung Doo LEE
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Journal 2022;9(1):48-51
Kawasaki disease shock syndrome (KDSS) is defined as a sustained decrease in systolic blood pressure or signs of poor perfusion. Some children with KDSS are refractory to conventional therapy, such as intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG). A 4-year-old boy with Kawasaki disease was referred to the emergency department. Despite the conventional therapy, his vital signs and cardiac function worsened. The boy promptly underwent extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), which did not relieve the symptoms. Subsequently, he underwent methylprednisolone pulse therapy and the second cycle of IVIG therapy. Two days after the start of a combination of ECMO, steroids, and IVIG started, his clinical condition was stabilized, and finally, ECMO was removed. This case highlights the combination of ECMO, steroids, and IVIG as a treatment option for children with IVIG-resistant KDSS.
3.Psychosocial Support during the COVID-19 Outbreak in Korea: Activities of Multidisciplinary Mental Health Professionals
Jinhee HYUN ; Sungeun YOU ; Sunju SOHN ; Seok-Joo KIM ; Jeongyee BAE ; Myungjae BAIK ; In Hee CHO ; Hyunjung CHOI ; Kyeong-Sook CHOI ; Chan-Seung CHUNG ; Chanyoung JEONG ; Hyesun JOO ; Eunji KIM ; Heeguk KIM ; Hyun Soo KIM ; Jinsun KO ; Jung Hyun LEE ; Sang Min LEE ; So Hee LEE ; Un Sun CHUNG
Journal of Korean Medical Science 2020;35(22):e211-
As of April 18, 2020, there have been a total of 10,653 confirmed cases and 232 deaths due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Korea. The pathogen spread quickly, and the outbreak caused nationwide anxiety and shock. This study presented the anecdotal records that provided a detailed process of the multidisciplinary teamwork in mental health during the COVID-19 outbreak in the country. Psychosocial support is no less important than infection control during an epidemic, and collaboration and networking are at the core of disaster management. Thus, a multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals was immediately established and has collaborated effectively with its internal and external stakeholders for psychosocial support during the COVID-19 outbreak.