Accessory Spleen Fracture: Report of a Pediatric Case and Review of the Literature.

abstract：:Tongue entrapment in bottles and cans is rare, but occurs. The following is a case report of a 10-year-old female who got her tongue entrapped in an aluminum juice can. The anatomy of the tongue, complications from injury, and a proposed removal procedure are described. ...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Bank DE,Diaz L,Behrman DA,Delaney J,Bizzocco S

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Serious blunt scrotal trauma in the pediatric population is rare and can pose significant danger to the viability of the testes. The following case describes an adolescent boy who presented with a single testis in his scrotum after low-impact perineal trauma, consistent with testicular dislocation. The literature rega...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Pesch MH,Bradin S

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pediatric emergency physicians must have a high clinical suspicion for atlantoaxial rotatory subluxation (AARS), particularly when a child presents with neck pain and an abnormal head posture without the ability to return to a neutral position. As shown in the neurosurgical literature, timely diagnosis and swift initi...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Kinon MD,Nasser R,Nakhla J,Desai R,Moreno JR,Yassari R,Bagley CA

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neck pain is a relatively common pediatric complaint. Most is of benign etiology. We present an unusual case of epidural abscess with associated discitis in the cervical spine of a 12-year-old after a dental extraction. This potentially dangerous complication was diagnosed before neurological complications developed a...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Henton JM,Dabis HS

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pneumocephalus or air within the cranial vault is usually associated with disruption of the skull caused by head trauma, neoplasms, or after craniofacial surgical interventions. We report a child who presented with headache and the pathognomonic "succussion splash" and was found to have atraumatic pneumocephalus from ...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Babl FE,Arnett AM,Barnett E,Brancato JC,Kharasch SJ,Janecka IP

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the proportion of true-positive blood culture results in children presenting to the ED with suspected appendicitis. To describe the current practice of obtaining blood cultures in children with suspected appendicitis. METHODS:We performed a 2-year retrospective health record review of all child...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Thompson GC,Morrison E,Ross M,Liu H,Vanderkooi OG,Eccles R

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report an infant with apnea due to infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis. The distinct mechanism of compensatory respiratory depression of severe metabolic acidosis is implicated. ...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Pappano D

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) encephalitis is an underdiagnosed disease that has been described thus far only in case series. Patients, the majority of which are females, develop neuropsychiatric symptoms that can often be misdiagnosed as purely psychiatric illness. Although teratomas are nearly pathognom...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Zhao B,Nelson DG

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mesenteric cystic lymphangioma (MCL) is an uncommon, benign, slow-growing abdominal tumor that is derived from the lymphatic vessels (World J Gastroenterol. 2012;18:6328-6332, Radiographics. 1994;14:729-737). It is most often diagnosed in the head and neck of affected children. Rarely, a lymphangioma can develop withi...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Kurbedin J,Haines L,Levine MC,Dickman E

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The object of this study was to assess, in cost-effective measures, 3 different models for pediatric first-aid training among caregivers and teachers. METHODS:Quasi-experimental design was used. A stratified random sampling method was used to obtain 1282 teachers working at nurseries and kindergartens in Shang...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Li F,Jiang F,Jin XM,Shen XM

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Of the multitude of neurologic injuries related to roller-coaster rides, a majority of them are reported about adults. In this case, we present a patient who presented to the pediatric emergency department with new-onset seizure and hemiplegia 2 days after a roller-coaster ride. She was ultimately diagnosed with a sub...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Tseng P,Kearl YL,Ansari A

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe the first ziprasidone overdose with quantitative serum levels of a pediatric patient in coma and with pinpoint pupils. This case is an important contribution to the pediatric ziprasidone literature because it illustrates that ingestion of just 1 pill may result to profound mental status and respiratory dep...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Fasano CJ,O'Malley GF,Lares C,Rowden AK

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inconsolable crying is a disturbing symptom in young infants. The following is a case report of an infant who presented with inconsolable crying caused by a corneal abrasion. Corneal abrasion should be considered when inconsolable crying appears in an otherwise asymptomatic infant. ...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Harkness MJ

更新日期：1989-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The majority of US children do not have access to an emergency department (ED) with a pediatric mental health care policy in place. Our objective was to understand factors associated with whether US EDs have a pediatric mental health care policy. METHODS:We analyzed data from the National Pediatric Readines...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Cree RA,So M,Franks J,Richards R,Leeb R,Hashikawa A,Krug S,Ludwig L,Olson LM

更新日期：2019-11-13 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Primary cardiac events are rare in children. There is little information in the literature regarding the most appropriate emergency department (ED) management of this type of pediatric patient, especially with regard to medication use. SUMMARY:This case highlights the pediatric ED evaluation and treatment of s...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Scheller RL,Johnson LH,Caruso MC,Lorts A

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Negative-pressure pulmonary edema is a rare but life-threatening complication of upper airway obstruction. Because negative-pressure pulmonary edema may occur in a large spectrum of pathologies associated with upper airway obstruction, awareness of this condition is crucial during daily clinical practice. We...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Silva PS,Monteiro Neto H,Andrade MM,Neves CV

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The objectives of this study were to observe the use of helmets among school-age children while skiing and snowboarding and to determine factors that influenced helmet use in children. METHODS:This was a prospective observational study. Children estimated to be school age (5-17 years of age) were observed a...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Lawrence L,Shaha S,Lillis K

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study aimed to determine the most important reasons for pediatric nonurgent (NU) emergency department (ED) visits as perceived by caregivers, primary care pediatricians (PCPs), and ED personnel and to assess the differences among these 3 groups in perceived reasons and solutions to NUED visits. METHODS...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Salami O,Salvador J,Vega R

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A study was carried out to determine the influence of telemedicine on management of facial lacerations in children. Proforma was designed, and information was collected retrospectively over a 4-month period. Of the 2524 telemedicine referrals, 27% (693/2524) were pediatric referrals. One hundred forty-five of these we...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Farook SA,Davis AK,Sadiq Z,Dua R,Newman L

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This case provides the first report of a young healthy child presenting in septic shock from Clostridium difficile colitis. This child had no identifiable risk factors for C. difficile, raising the suspicion for a hypervirulent strain. Once infection was recognized and treated appropriately, the child made a full reco...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Loftus KV,Wilson PM

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To validate a previously published clinical decision rule to predict risk of urinary tract infection in febrile young girls. METHODS:We performed a retrospective case-control study at a children's hospital emergency department in a different city than that in which the original derivation study took place. G...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Gorelick MH,Hoberman A,Kearney D,Wald E,Shaw KN

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the frequency of inappropriate transport by Emergency Medical Service (EMS). DESIGN:A retrospective study. SUBJECTS:Patients up to 36 months of age with medical complaints transported by EMS to an urban pediatric emergency department (ED). INTERVENTIONS:None. MEASUREMENTS:Arbitrary criteria ...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Rosenberg N,Knazik S,Cohen S,Simpson P

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Astemizole (Hismanal-Janssen, New Brunswick, NJ) is a nonsedating antihistamine that has the advantage of a once-daily dosage schedule. This article reports the case of a 14-year-old female who intentionally ingested 270 mg of Astemizole and developed torsade de pointes, a form of polymorphic ventricular tachycardia t...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Hasan RA,Zureikat GY,Nolan BM

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oral phosphate preparations are used for constipation and bowel preparation in adults but with potential for fatal electrolyte disturbances. Use in children is not recommended due to similar concerns. We report a 7-week-old infant who received an over-the-counter oral phosphate preparation. He developed profound hypoc...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Hebbar K,Fortenberry JD,Parks JS

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pyogenic liver abscess (PLA) is a rare pediatric disease. Typically, PLA is found in adults with biliary disease. There are no typical physical findings or symptoms. Often, pathogenic organisms are not recovered for identification. This case illustrates a teenager presenting with prolonged episodes of fever and vomiti...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Israeli R,Jule JE,Hom J

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Establishing intravenous access in children is often challenging for health professionals. Multiple attempts at peripheral intravenous cannulation (PIVC) cause increased pain and delayed delivery of therapy. Our objective was to synthesize and evaluate the best evidence for novel interventions designed to imp...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Heinrichs J,Fritze Z,Klassen T,Curtis S

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to investigate the management of pediatric patients with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) presenting to emergency departments (EDs) participating in the Illinois Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Facility Recognition program. METHODS:In 2010, Illinois EMSC conducted a survey (includi...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Barrios EK,Hageman J,Lyons E,Janies K,Leonard D,Duck S,Fuchs S

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ménétrier disease is a protein-losing gastroenteropathy, characterized clinically by nonspecific gastrointestinal symptoms and generalized edema, biochemically by hypoalbuminemia, and pathologically by enlarged gastric folds. Distinct from its adult counterpart, Ménétrier disease of childhood usually remits spontaneou...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Blackstone MM,Mittal MK

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intraosseous needle insertion and infusion is considered an easy and reliable method of achieving a vascular access in acute circulatory collapse where other methods have not been successful within reasonable time. Complications are considered few but may be serious. We present a case of a newborn girl, where intraoss...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Oesterlie GE,Petersen KK,Knudsen L,Henriksen TB

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Urgent medical evaluation is recommended for patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) and fever. Clear recommendations exist regarding certain aspects of treatment, but other areas lack evidence. We determined practice variation for children with SCD presenting with fever to the emergency department (ED). ME...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Eisenbrown K,Ellison AM,Nimmer M,Badaki-Makun O,Brousseau DC

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00