Prediction of Poor Prognosis After Severe Head Injury in Children Using Logistic Regression.

abstract：:A case of Salmonella vertebral osteomyelitis with epidural abscess in a child with sickle cell anemia is presented. Spinal osteomyelitis is a rare event in children. Although osteomyelitis in sickle cell anemia may occur in any bone, it has most often been documented as beginning in the medullary cavity of the long an...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Gardner RV

更新日期：1985-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Serum amylase can be elevated in various pathological conditions, but its primary application is as a biochemical test for the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis. Acute gastroenteritis has not been widely recognized as a cause for hyperamylasemia and pancreatitis. METHODS:We describe a case of acute pancreatit...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Parri N,Innocenti L,Collini S,Bechi F,Mannelli F

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:: To report a case of unexpected shaken baby syndrome, the diagnosis of which was possible after an incidental funduscopic examination. METHODS:: Observational case report. An infant was to be sent back home with an apparent unprovoked seizure diagnosis when a funduscopic examination was made because of an i...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Barcenilla AI,de la Maza VT,Cuevas NC,Ballús MM,Castanera AS,Fernández JP

更新日期：2006-07-01 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：UNLABELLED:Clavicle fractures are a common injury among pediatric patients. Few data exist regarding specific etiologies and their management in the preadolescent patient. Our objective was to determine the specific source of injury and treatment techniques used in the youngest patient population. METHODS:Study Design...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Soto F,Fiesseler F,Morales J,Amato C

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The diagnosis of pulmonary thromboembolism (PE) is often delayed because it is usually misdiagnosed as pneumonia or deep vein thrombosis. We report an unusual case of PE misdiagnosed as viral pleuritis on the first arrival at the emergency department (ED) in our hospital. A 14-year-old girl with no previous significan...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Tetsuhara K,Tsuji S,Uematsu S,Kamei K

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pediatric trauma is a significant public health problem in resource-constrained settings; however, the epidemiology of injuries is poorly defined in Rwanda. This study describes the characteristics of pediatric trauma patients transported to the emergency department (ED) of the Centre Hospitalier Universitai...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Aluisio AR,Umuhire OF,Mbanjumucyo G,George N,Kearney A,Karim N,Nyinawankusi JD,Uwitonze E,Enumah S,Scott JW,Mutabazi Z,Ntakiyiruta G,Jayaraman S,Riviello R,Byiringiro JC,Levine AC

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We illustrate a case of an 8-year-old boy presenting acutely with bilateral lower extremity pain and weakness. This case illustrates the presentation and progression of a rare and potentially lethal diagnosis and highlights the use of computed tomography angiography in the setting of a patient with acute onset of pain...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Herliczek TW,Brown LL

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The study evaluates whether facial landmarks can be used to estimate an appropriate laryngoscope blade length for oral endotracheal intubation in children. We tested the hypothesis that the laryngoscope blade measuring 10 mm or less distal or proximal to the angle of the mandible (when the flat portion of th...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Mellick LB,Edholm T,Corbett SW

更新日期：2006-04-01 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：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to describe the frequency of invasive bacterial infections (IBIs) in young infants with skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) and the impact of IBI evaluation on disposition, length of stay (LOS), and cost. METHODS:This retrospective (2009-2014) cohort study used data from 3...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Foradori DM,Lopez MA,Hall M,Cruz AT,Markham JL,Colvin JD,Nead JA,Queen MA,Raphael JL,Wallace SS

更新日期：2018-08-20 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To develop a mathematical model to predict the probability of having community-acquired pneumonia and to evaluate an already developed prediction rule that has not been validated in a clinical scenario. METHODS:Children who presented with fever and had presumptive clinical diagnosis of pneumonia were evalua...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Bilkis MD,Gorgal N,Carbone M,Vazquez M,Albanese P,Branda MC,Alterman E,Rodriguez D,Orellana L,Pedrosa OB

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Forearm fractures are common injuries in children. Displaced and angulated fractures usually require reduction. Ultrasound diagnosis and guided reduction offer several potential advantages: (1) the procedure does not involve ionizing radiation; (2) compared with fluoroscopy units, the newer ultrasound units ...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Chen L,Kim Y,Moore CL

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nasal passage contributes up to 50% of total resistance in normal breathing especially in neonates who are obligatory nose breathers. Any further increase in airway resistance may lead to severe respiratory distress. Dacryocystoceles are a rare cause of nasal obstruction in neonates. We present the case of a full-term...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Klotz D,Schönlaub J,Hackenberg S,Wirbelauer J

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Vascular injury in pediatric trauma patients is uncommon but associated with a reported mortality greater than 19% in some series. The purpose of this study was to characterize pediatric major vascular injuries (MVIs) and analyze mortality at a high-volume combined adult and pediatric trauma center. METHODS...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Perea LL,Hazelton JP,Fox N,Gaughan JP,Porter J,Goldenberg A

更新日期：2018-10-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Constipation is a common cause of pediatric abdominal pain seen in pediatric emergency departments (EDs). We present the case of an 11-year-old boy with a 4-month history of chronic constipation and abdominal pain who presented to the children's ED. He was found to have a large abdominal mass that was determined to be...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Hightower JL Jr,Dire DJ

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The objective of this study was to determine whether adolescents in emergency departments (EDs) who report engaging in high-risk sexual behaviors are less likely to identify a primary care provider (PCP) and more likely to access the ED than their sexually inexperienced peers. METHODS:This was a secondary a...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Weisman J,Chase A,Badolato GM,Teach SJ,Trent ME,Chamberlain JM,Goyal MK

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute pediatric elbow trauma is commonly seen in the emergency department (ED). Reports confirm that, compared to other fractures, children's elbow fractures are commonly misdiagnosed in the ED. In addition, missed orthopedic injuries are one of the leading causes of malpractice claims in emergency medicine. Radiologi...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Skaggs D,Pershad J

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study examined whether utilization of the Florida State Health Online Tracking System (SHOTS) immunization registry to determine Haemophilus influenzae type B and heptavalent pneumococcal conjugate (PCV7) vaccine status impacts the protocolized decision to perform a screening blood draw for occult bacte...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Zeretzke CM,McIntosh MS,Kalynych CJ,Wylie T,Lott M,Wood D

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The popularity of the Internet and online media has led to the increased availability of prescription-strength, skin-lightening products contributing to a rise in their use among people with various skin pigment disorders. These products may contain a wide variety of active ingredients such as heavy metals, hydroquino...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Burns JM,Marino A,Manno M,Rhyee S,Boyer EW

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Colchicine is an anti-inflammatory drug, which has been used for the treatment of familial Mediterranean fever for several decades with narrow therapeutic-toxicity window. Colchicine poisoning is rare but frequently a life-threatening emergency condition in pediatric practice. It may occur by excessive ingestion of co...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Vatansever G,Karadeniz C,Kendirli T

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We present a case of Kasabach-Merritt syndrome with discussion of hemangiomas of childhood relevant to the emergency physician. DESIGN:This is a case report. SETTING:The case is described in the setting of a tertiary care hospital level I pediatric emergency department. PATIENTS:A single case is discussed....

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Ward DG,Wang W,Fesmire W,Salhab W

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Unintentional acid ingestion is less commonly encountered than alkali ingestion. The injury develops for hours to days after ingestion and often results in progressively increasing difficulty in airway management. However, gastric perforation is rare. CASE:A 3-year-old boy presented to us with an orotonsill...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Ganapathy VP,Das RR,Chinnakkannan S,Panda SS

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Methamphetamine (meth) abuse in the rural South has increased greatly in the last decade. This addiction harms meth abusers and producers and endangers children who live with them. Appropriate medical evaluation and treatment of these exposed children are largely undefined. The objective of this research was...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Bratcher L,Clayton EW,Greeley C

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Although mild stress hyperglycemia in pediatric illness is common, severe hyperglycemic responses (≥300 mg/dL [16.7 mmol/L]) to stress are unusual. We sought to determine the incidence and course of extreme stress hyperglycemia (ESH) in acute pediatric illness, including whether it is a marker of increased m...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Weiss SL,Alexander J,Agus MS

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Unlike adults, small children and infants do not require stretchers or ambulances for transport from a prehospital scene to the emergency department (ED). This study was designed to determine the importance of this difference in patient transport needs. A Macintosh Classic computer was programmed to compare the time t...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Sacchetti A,Carraccio C,Feder M

更新日期：1992-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a common emergency department presentation of both new-onset and established diabetes mellitus (DM). β-Hydroxybutyrate (BOHB) provides a direct measure of the pathophysiologic derangement in DKA as compared with the nonspecific measurements of blood pH and bicarbonate. Our objec...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Tremblay ES,Millington K,Monuteaux MC,Bachur RG,Wolfsdorf JI

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to compare the sensitivity and specificity of 2- and 4-film x-ray series when interpreted by pediatric emergency medicine physicians in the diagnosis of skull fracture in children. METHODS:A noninferiority crossover study was performed. The skull radiographs of the 50 most rec...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Morrison J,Mâsse B,Ouellet P,Décarie JC,Gravel J

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Guidelines for Pediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) fellowship programs were published by the Curriculum Subcommittee, Section of Emergency Medicine, American Academy of Pediatrics in February 1993. The guideline listed 120 technical skills that the subcommittee felt all fellows should be able to perform at the completi...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Paul RI,King L

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of a patient presenting with fever, right lower leg swelling, and pain who was found to have a fluid collection between muscle planes noted on point-of-care ultrasound. Point-of-care ultrasound raised the clinician's concern for deep musculoskeletal infection, leading to prompt initiation of antibioti...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Levitt DL,Byer R,Miller AF

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00