Utility of Soft Tissue Lateral Neck Radiographs in the Emergency Department: The 5-Year Experience of a Large Tertiary Care Pediatric Hospital.

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：OBJECTIVES:This study aimed to explore a dose-response relationship of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in THC-naïve children after unintentional acute exposure and compare clinical outcomes with non-naïve children. METHODS:A retrospective review was performed on children aged 31 days to 20 years who presented to Ch...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Heizer JW,Borgelt LM,Bashqoy F,Wang GS,Reiter PD

更新日期：2018-07-01 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：:We report an unusual case of ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt intrathoracic migration, associated with massive symptomatic hydrothorax. The VP shunt was inserted 10 years before presentation, after hemorrhagic hydrocephalus caused by prenatal intraventricular hemorrhage. The pleural fluid was drained via tube thoracost...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Glatstein MM,Roth J,Scolnik D,Haham A,Rimon A,Koren L,Constantini S

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Young female patients with gynecologic complaints, including vaginal discharge, commonly seek care in the emergency department. Prepubertal vaginal discharges have various potential etiologies including nonspecific vulvovaginitis, infections, inflammatory or dermatologic processes, precocious puberty, malignancy, anat...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Someshwar J,Lutfi R,Nield LS

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We examined financial barriers to care experienced by US school-aged children with disabilities. METHODS:Data from the 2005 National Health Interview Survey were analyzed. Children aged 5 to 17 years were classified into 4 health condition groups: children with activity limitations, disabling conditions, chr...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Scurlock C,Yu S,Zhang X,Xiang H

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present an instructive case of a 5-week-old infant seen in the emergency department with acute inspiratory stridor and depressed level of consciousness. His emergency department course identified an acute opiate intoxication. The child also developed chest wall rigidity, a rare complication of narcotic use. We disc...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Perez A,Scribano PV,Perry H

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pediatric emergency medicine physicians may be able to use point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) as a tool to evaluate abdominal wall masses. We present a case of a 2-month-old infant with a lower abdominal mass identified as a hernia sac by POCUS. It was initially thought to represent a Spigelian-type abdominal wall herni...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Alfonzo M,von Reinhart A,Riera A

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article reviews the mechanisms of pulmonary injury associated with smoke inhalation and the pathophysiology of carbon monoxide poisoning. In addition, the temporal stages of pulmonary injury and evaluation and treatment of the pediatric patient are discussed. Maintaining a high index of suspicion when treating th...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Parish RA

更新日期：1986-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Extension-type supracondylar fractures can be treated with external immobilization, with the elbow flexed 100°. However, this technique requires early evaluation by true lateral x-ray of the elbow to detect secondary fracture displacement. QUESTIONS/PURPOSE:The purpose of this work is to evaluate whether ul...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Choufani C,Blondiaux E,Pietton R,Bachy M,Leroy A,Vialle R

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to assess predictors of emergency department (ED) ketamine-associated laryngospasm using case-control techniques. METHODS:We performed a matched case-control analysis of a sample of 8282 ED ketamine sedations (including 22 occurrences of laryngospasm) assembled from 32 prior p...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Green SM,Roback MG,Krauss B,Emergency Department Ketamine Meta-Analysis Study Group.

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 4-year-old Indian girl was seen in our emergency department for unintentional ingestion of topical medication oil with subsequent salicylate poisoning. Serum levels were 52 mg/dL at 12 hours after ingestion.She was started on urine alkalization therapy to enhance salicylate elimination. This was achieved by a bicarb...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Ong GY

更新日期：2011-04-01 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：OBJECTIVES:To ascertain the incidence, determinants, and outcome of sepsis workup in febrile infants aged 0-90 days with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection. DESIGN:Retrospective chart review. RESULTS:191 infants with RSV, 21.5% younger than 28 days, were identified; 101 (52.9%) were febrile and 90 were afebr...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Oray-Schrom P,Phoenix C,St Martin D,Amoateng-Adjepong Y

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:High patient volumes have a deleterious effect on care in the pediatric emergency department (PED). Our study assessed the motivation for PED visits that could have been assessed by a primary care physician. METHODS:We identified a convenience sample of patients presenting to the SickKids Hospital PED in Ju...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Haasz M,Ostro D,Scolnik D

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To develop a clinical prediction rule that would be easy to apply and be useful for predicting success or failure of peripheral intravenous line insertion in children. METHODS:This was a prospective cohort study of children aged 0 to 21 years undergoing peripheral intravenous placement by staff nurses in a p...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Yen K,Riegert A,Gorelick MH

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the success rate and complications of using the external jugular (EJ) vein for central venous access in pediatric patients. METHODS:Prospective cohort study of children who underwent attempts at EJ vein central venous access while receiving care in an 11-bed pediatric intensive care unit at an u...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Tecklenburg FW,Cochran JB,Webb SA,Habib DM,Losek JD

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to delineate pediatric emergency medicine provider opinions regarding the importance of, and to ascertain existing processes by which practitioners maintain, the following critical procedural skills: oral endotracheal intubation, intraosseous line placement, pharmacologic and electri...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Mittiga MR,FitzGerald MR,Kerrey BT

更新日期：2019-08-01 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：:Medical directors of pediatric emergency departments were surveyed by mail to determine the present role of their pediatric hospitals in general, and emergency departments in particular, in the evaluation and management of pediatric sexual assault and abuse. Seventy-four percent of the responses were from communities ...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Smith DS,Losek JD,Glaeser PW,Walsh-Kelly C

更新日期：1988-09-01 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：:It has been estimated that up to 27% of all medical emergencies presenting to emergency departments are due to hypertension, predominantly in the adult population. Although this often is an insidious process, acutely, a hypertensive emergency occurs when a patient presents with severe hypertension and evidence of end ...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Liesemer K,Mullen N

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Emergency medical services (EMS) prenotifications are critical, although they oftentimes inaccurately convey the arriving patient's true acuity, resulting in inappropriate preparation in the emergency department. The objectives of this study were (1) to determine interrater reliability of acuity prediction b...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Williamson K,Gochman R,Bullaro F,Kaufman B,Krief W

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Isolated torsion of the fallopian tube is a rare cause of an acute lower abdominopelvic pain in adolescent females that is difficult to recognize preoperatively. This is a case report of an 11-year-old girl who presented with a right lower quadrant abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting secondary to isolated torsion of ...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Markhardt BK,Jones L,Drugas GT

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Paracetamol is a common antipyretic often used to treat children with fever and pain. With the increasing administration of intravenous (IV) paracetamol, there will be the associated risk of medication dosing errors. We report a case of IV paracetamol overdose in a child with fever during hospital admission. A IV para...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Aslan N,Yildizdas D,Arslan D,Horoz OO,Yilmaz HL,Bilen S

更新日期：2019-02-01 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：:The initial emergency department (ED) evaluation of infants with an apparent life-threatening event (ALTE) often fails to identify a definitive cause for the event. Many children that present with an ALTE appear normal by the time they arrive to the ED. These factors can desensitize clinicians into prematurely discoun...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Cousineau A,Savitsky E

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We undertook a prospective study of 377 children (two to 16 years old) presenting with abdominal pain to determine: 1) common discharge diagnoses; 2) what signs and symptoms are associated with appendicitis; and 3) follow-up of patients discharged from the emergency department (ED). Nine diagnoses accounted for 86% of...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Reynolds SL,Jaffe DM

更新日期：1992-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The delayed presentation of a congenital diaphragmatic hernia may include symptoms of acute respiratory distress or gastrointestinal obstruction. We review the presentation and management of the different types of diaphragmatic hernias. In addition, we present a case of twins with a left-sided congenital diaphragmatic...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Singh S,Bhende MS,Kinnane JM

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Presented is a selective review of the toxicities of various plants, decorations, and miscellaneous items popularly used during the holiday season. Particularly hazardous agents include mistletoe, holly, bubble lights, fireplace flame colors, alkaline batteries, and mothballs. Specific questions regarding management o...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Baker MD

更新日期：1985-12-01 00:00:00