Journal of Child Science, volume 13, issue 01, pages e51-e53
Possible Triggers of Supraventricular Tachycardia in a Toddler Rescued from a Garage Fire: A Case Report
Susanna Shaw
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,
Karim Rafaat
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,
Brian Frugoni
1
Publication type: Journal Article
Publication date: 2023-01-01
Journal:
Journal of Child Science
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SJR: 0.145
CiteScore: 0.5
Impact factor: 0.3
ISSN: 24745871
Surgery
Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health
Abstract
We describe the case of a previously healthy toddler with the finding of supraventricular tachycardia after being rescued from a garage fire. The patient's initial presentation was concerning for inhalational injury and a 2% total body surface area burn to the forehead. Additionally, the patient was noted to be extremely agitated in the trauma bay. Given the patient's agitation and the mysterious circumstances surrounding the fire, a urine toxicology was performed shortly after admission and was positive for cocaine. Passive cocaine inhalation, possibly during the fire, is a likely explanation for the child's arrhythmia.
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