Childhood asthma: a guide for pediatric emergency medicine providers.

abstract：:LSD is still readily available in the United States as a street drug of abuse. Emergency physicians may be called on to diagnose acute LSD intoxication in cases in which the history is unavailable. The typical LSD intoxication syndrome causes marked illusions of color and sound, along with a feeling of "cosmic awarene...

journal_title：Emergency medicine clinics of North America

authors： Kulig K

更新日期：1990-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Toxidromes aid emergency care providers in the context of the patient presenting with suspected poisoning, unexplained altered mental status, unknown hazardous materials or chemical weapons exposure, or the unknown overdose. The ability to capture an adequate chemical exposure history and to recognize toxidromes may r...

journal_title：Emergency medicine clinics of North America

authors： Tomassoni AJ,French RN,Walter FG

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The treatment of gynecologic and other infections in obstetric patients involves consideration of the physiologic changes of pregnancy, the clinical implications of the infection for the patient as well as the fetus, and the safety of antimicrobials available for therapy. This article highlights the treatment of infec...

journal_title：Emergency medicine clinics of North America

authors： Torres M,Moayedi S

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Elderly trauma patients present unique challenges and face more significant obstacles to recovery than younger patients. Despite overall higher mortality, longer length of stay, increased resource use, and higher rates of discharge to rehabilitation, most elderly trauma patients return to independent or preinjury func...

journal_title：Emergency medicine clinics of North America

authors： Callaway DW,Wolfe R

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Abdominal injuries are an important cause of morbidity and mortality. In the face of more obvious traumatic lesions, life-threatening intra-abdominal injuries may be initially overlooked. Plain abdominal and chest radiographs may prove diagnostic for specific injuries. However, normal or equivocal studies should not e...

journal_title：Emergency medicine clinics of North America

authors： Evers K,DeGaeta LR

更新日期：1985-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sepsis and septic shock remain all too frequent syndromes in modern medicine with unacceptably high mortality rates. Physicians must be aware of the many ways in which sepsis and septic shock may present and the multiple differential diagnoses. Early recognition and prompt institution of empiric therapy are of utmost ...

journal_title：Emergency medicine clinics of North America

authors： Ellrodt AG

更新日期：1986-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The past two decades has seen the development of sophisticated systems of prehospital care. The task now is to intensify the input of well-trained physicians into all aspects of EMS systems. This article tracks the history of EMS in this country and provides some suggested answers to the difficult questions facing thi...

journal_title：Emergency medicine clinics of North America

authors： Stewart RD

更新日期：1987-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although laryngotracheobronchitis is the most common upper respiratory tract disorder in pediatrics, several other diseases are potentially life-threatening. The emergency physician must recognize both the obvious and subtle distinctions among upper airway diseases. The status of the patient's airway remains the prima...

journal_title：Emergency medicine clinics of North America

authors： Bank DE,Krug SE

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The acute exacerbation of HF can be treated successfully in the OU. There are significant benefits, such as admission avoidance, decreased 90-day readmissions, and decreased costs. HF requires a comprehensive management program with extensive involvement from a multidisciplinary team committed to improving care for th...

journal_title：Emergency medicine clinics of North America

authors： Peacock WF 4th,Albert NM

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gynecologic malignancies are the third most common cancer among women in the United States. Because of often subtle early findings, the diagnosis may not be made before the widespread dissemination of the disease. The Emergency Department physician will commonly encounter a woman with vaginal bleeding, pelvic pain, or...

journal_title：Emergency medicine clinics of North America

authors： Harwood-Nuss AL,Benrubi GI,Nuss RC

更新日期：1987-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nonenhanced CT scan remains the most valuable and available neuroimaging study available in the ED. Nonenhanced CT scans are excellent for identifying acute hemorrhage, mass lesions, hydrocephalus, and cerebral edema. It is of limited value in identifying old blood, small abscesses and tumors, arteriovenous malformati...

journal_title：Emergency medicine clinics of North America

authors： Araiza J,Araiza B

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Emergency thoracotomy is a valuable therapeutic modality for the moribund patient when trauma is the cause of the shock state. It is a procedure that requires an understanding of the technique and indications and should be instituted based on the indications listed above. There is probably no reason to do this procedu...

journal_title：Emergency medicine clinics of North America

authors： Krome RL,Dalbec DL

更新日期：1986-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The threat of a BT event has catalyzed serious reflection on the troublesome issues that come with event management and triage. Such reflection has had the effect of multiplying the efforts to find solutions to what could become a catastrophic public health disaster. Management options are becoming more robust, as are...

journal_title：Emergency medicine clinics of North America

authors： Burkle FM Jr

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hemophilia and von Willebrand's disease are the most common hereditary bleeding disorders. A variety of treatment modalities of these disorders are discussed. Common organ system bleeding and its treatment and disposition are outlined. Finally, potential complications of both the disease and treatment are reviewed. ...

journal_title：Emergency medicine clinics of North America

authors： Pfaff JA,Geninatti M

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Academic emergency departments (EDs) play a vital role in provision of emergency care and contribute to training of resident physicians. Academic EDs also generate innovations and discoveries through clinical research within academic medical centers. However, academic EDs face challenges when initiating operational pr...

journal_title：Emergency medicine clinics of North America

authors： Vinton D,Sanchez LD

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As more Americans venture into the wilderness, physicians will be called upon to provide care in the backcountry or austere setting. Additionally, more isolated regions of the world are becoming accessible for trekking and mountaineering. These facts imply a higher rate of injuries and medical problems within a distin...

journal_title：Emergency medicine clinics of North America

authors： Morton PM,Marshall JP

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article reviews the pearls and pitfalls of obstetric and gynecologic emergencies occurring in women presenting to the emergency department. Some pitfalls include failure to screen for ectopic pregnancy, tachycardia as an unreliable indicator of a ruptured ectopic pregnancy, and the use of serum hCG as a testing p...

journal_title：Emergency medicine clinics of North America

authors： Nadel E,Talbot-Stern J

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The knee is one of the most commonly injured joints in the human body, and, largely because of athletic injuries, they are increasing in frequency in the United States. This article provides a brief overview of knee anatomy, examines radiographic imaging techniques and arthrocentesis of the knee, and discusses injurie...

journal_title：Emergency medicine clinics of North America

authors： Roberts DM,Stallard TC

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This issue of the Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America focuses on the spectrum of public health issues that significantly impact the practice of emergency medicine and which are faced by practicing emergency physicians on daily basis. Topics include public health research in the emergency department; respirator...

journal_title：Emergency medicine clinics of North America

authors： Hirshon JM,Morris DM

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with complications of chemotherapy, either acute or chronic, are frequently encountered in the emergency department (ED). Some patients present with complaints immediately after chemotherapy administration, whereas others may show subtle, secondary signs or may have no signs or symptoms of chemotoxicity. An i...

journal_title：Emergency medicine clinics of North America

authors： Young JS,Simmons JW

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pediatric cardiac arrest is a relatively rare but devastating presentation in infants and children. In contrast to adult patients, in whom a primary cardiac dysrhythmia is the most likely cause of cardiac arrest, pediatric patients experience cardiovascular collapse most frequently after an initial respiratory arrest....

journal_title：Emergency medicine clinics of North America

authors： Mick NW,Williams RJ

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As the number of advanced practice providers has grown in emergency medicine, establishment of guidelines and policies governing their practice has become increasingly important. This article addresses the scope of practice of physician assistants and nurse practitioners working in the emergency department, including ...

journal_title：Emergency medicine clinics of North America

authors： Clark A,Amanti C,Sheng AY

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Headache continues to be a frequent cause of emergency department (ED) use, accounting for 2% of all visits. Most of these headaches prove to be benign but painful exacerbations of chronic headache disorders, such as migraine, tension-type, and cluster. The goal of ED management is to provide rapid and quick relief of...

journal_title：Emergency medicine clinics of North America

authors： Friedman BW,Grosberg BM

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The formulary for dermatologic use in the emergency department must not only encompass drugs that are essential for advanced cardiac and trauma life support, but must have specific drugs that are indicated for common dermatologic conditions that are evaluated in the emergency department. First and foremost is the sele...

journal_title：Emergency medicine clinics of North America

authors： Drake LA

更新日期：1985-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Essentially, emergency medicine encompasses the efficient application of limited resources to provide timely care to patients in health crisis. The appropriate triage, management, and disposition of patients with orofacial complaints requires systematic evaluation with attention to the ABCs. The first priority is to s...

journal_title：Emergency medicine clinics of North America

authors： Howes DS,Dowling PJ

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A better understanding of coronary syndromes allow physicians to appreciate UAP and AMI as part of a continuum of ACI. ACI is a life-threatening condition whose identification can have major economic and therapeutic importance as far as threatening dysrhythmias and preventing or limiting myocardial infarction size. Th...

journal_title：Emergency medicine clinics of North America

authors： Pope JH,Selker HP

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The scope of gynecologic infections presenting to the emergency department is quite diverse. This article presents an update on the current literature for vaginitis, cervicitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, tubo-ovarian abscesses, the Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome, herpes, and syphilis. Inadequate identification or treatm...

journal_title：Emergency medicine clinics of North America

authors： Zeger W,Holt K

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Soft tissue disorders of the mouth encompass a wide expanse of pathophysiology. This article focuses on the identification, etiology, management, and complications of common infectious processes (candidiasis, dental caries, and herpes labialis), inflammatory lesions (sialolithiasis, oral lichen planus, and aphthous ul...

journal_title：Emergency medicine clinics of North America

authors： Diebold S,Overbeck M

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patient satisfaction is an integral component of the measurement of health care quality. Proper attention to patient complaints is one part of a patient satisfaction management strategy aimed at revealing and alleviating the causes of patient dissatisfaction. ...

journal_title：Emergency medicine clinics of North America

authors： Schwartz LR,Overton DT

更新日期：1992-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The patient with severe head injury is a therapeutic challenge and demands all of the skills of the emergency medical specialist to manage traumatic injuries to the head, chest, abdomen, and limbs, as well as the specialized problems associated with respiratory care in a patient with raised ICP. The initial treatment ...

journal_title：Emergency medicine clinics of North America

authors： Fink ME

更新日期：1987-11-01 00:00:00