Anticoagulation therapy: indications, monitoring, and complications.

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：:The cause of a fever of unknown origin (FUO, fever of >21 days without an identified etiology) may be a common illness, an atypical presentation of a common illness, or an unusual illness. A patient with an FUO occasionally presents to the emergency department (ED). The differential diagnosis of an FUO is extensive. A...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Hernandez-Trujillo HS,Dalberg T,Feder H Jr,Smith SR

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to investigate the epidemiology of nonfatal consumer product- and sports and recreational activity-related injuries among US children. METHODS:National Electronic Injury Surveillance System data regarding children younger than 18 years who were treated in US emergency departments (E...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Kamboj AK,Chounthirath T,Hodges NL,Smith GA

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Honeycomb gallbladder is a rare congenital malformation of the gallbladder. In some cases, it may be asymptomatic, whereas in others, it may lead to symptoms consistent with biliary colic even in the absence of cholelithiasis. We present the clinical and imaging findings of a case of a 10-year-old boy who was admitted...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Aydin R,Bilgici MC,Polat AV,Aslan K,Kalayci AG

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fructose-1,6-diphosphatase (FDPase) enzyme deficiency is a rare inherited metabolic disease. Affected patients usually present with metabolic crisis including hypoglycemia, acidosis, ketonuria, and hyperuricemia. A previously healthy 8-month-old male infant presented with fever, vomiting, and hypoactivity. He had tach...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Paksu MŞ,Kalkan G,Asilioglu N,Paksu S,Dinler G

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:A brief resolved unexplained event (BRUE) in infancy is a common reason for visiting the emergency department. However, little is known about the long-term outcomes of such an event. This study evaluates future mortality, morbidity, and/or developmental outcome after a BRUE. METHODS:A single-center retrospec...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Ari A,Atias Y,Amir J

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe the case of an 18-month-old child with recurrent apneic episodes, often requiring resuscitation, who was admitted to an academic pediatric medical center after previous evaluations had been unrevealing. ...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Meehan WP 3rd,Merschman KM,Chiang VW

更新日期：2008-08-01 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：:Dextromethorphan is an over-the-counter dissociative agent of increasing popularity as a drug of abuse among younger adolescents. The drug produces a range of toxicities depending upon either the dose or the components of the specific formulation that was ingested. Most cases improve with supportive care alone, but se...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Boyer EW

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neisseria meningitidis serogroup A septicemia and the development of Kawasaki disease in a 10-month-old male infant are described. The patient also experienced a number of primary/septic manifestations as consequences of the direct infectious assault and secondary/hypersensitivity immune-mediated complications. The pr...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Fretzayas A,Stabouli S,Alexaki A,Moustaki M

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of an unrestrained driver with achondroplastic dwarfism who suffered a fatal anterior neck injury when her airbag deployed as she rear-ended another vehicle at 30-40 mph. Her short stature and short limbs required her to sit within a handbreadth of the steering wheel, which probably allowed the airb...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Roberts D,Pexa C,Clarkowski B,Morey M,Murphy M

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Jones criteria of 2 major criteria or 1 major plus 2 minor criteria that have been classically used to establish the diagnosis have been significantly modified in 2015 by the American Heart Association. The criteria now include the utilization of echocardiography and Doppler color flow mapping as diagnostic tools ...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Rhodes KL,Rasa MM,Yamamoto LG

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Difficulty breathing is a common presenting complaint for infants in the emergency department (ED). Periodic breathing, respiratory or systemic infection, and congenital heart disease are common diagnoses in this age group. We report the case of a male neonate presenting to the ED on multiple occasions with respirator...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Lim RK,Malik SA

更新日期：2008-01-01 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：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of the initial impression of emergency department providers on the disposition of children with asthma exacerbation. METHODS:We conducted a prospective survey of physicians and other providers in the emergency department of a children's hospital and parents ...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Caperell K,Pettigrew J,Gerughty A,Stevenson M

更新日期：2019-02-01 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：:Pediatric bilateral facial nerve paralysis (FNP) is a rare condition, representing less than 2% of all cases of FNP. The differential diagnosis of FNP is extensive (ranging from infectious, traumatic, neurologic, to idiopathic) and often can present as a diagnostic challenge. In contrast to unilateral presentation, bi...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Wong K,Sequeira S,Bechtel K

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to understand parents' awareness of and reactions to a slide presentation based waiting-room educational initiative. METHODS:This was a prospective observational study at a Canadian tertiary-care pediatric emergency department (ED) with an annual census of 68,000 visits. An anonymou...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Reid S,Neto G,Tse S,Farion KJ,Marvizi A,Smith L,Clarkin C,Rohde K,Moreau K

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The unique characteristics of the pediatric population expose them to errors in the emergency department (ED) with few standard practices for the safety of care. Young children and high-acuity patients are at increased risk of adverse events both in the prehospital and ED settings. We provide an overview of the proble...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Barata IA,Benjamin LS,Mace SE,Herman MI,Goldman RD

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study aimed to assess physician comfort, knowledge, and implementation barriers regarding the use of intranasal fentanyl (INF) for pain management in patients with long-bone fractures in a pediatric emergency department (ED) with an INF pain pathway. METHODS:A retrospective chart review was conducted o...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Arnautovic T,Sommese K,Mullan PC,Frazier SB,Vazifedan T,Ramirez DE

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Head trauma is one of the most common reasons for pediatric emergency medicine department (PED) visits. Computerized tomography (CT) scan is considered the criterion standard for the diagnosis of traumatic brain injury but was shown to increases the risk of malignancies. METHODS:We retrospectively analyzed ...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Fishman Y,Gross I,Hashavya S,Benifla M,Tenenbaum A,Rekhtman D

更新日期：2020-06-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) are relatively rare occurrences in the pediatric population. However, DVT and PE are associated with significant morbidity and mortality to the patient if not promptly diagnosed and treated. We describe the case of a 5-year-old boy that was diagnosed in our emerge...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Schaub RL,Rodkey ML

更新日期：2012-09-01 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：:Wernicke's encephalopathy is a neurologic disorder due to a nutritional deficiency of thiamine, characterized by ocular palsies, ataxia, and altered mental activity. While Wernicke's encephalopathy is commonly attributed to alcoholism in the adult population, it has been described in children receiving prolonged paren...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Decker MJ,Isaacman DJ

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case involving accidental ingestion of a marble that was detected by point-of-care ultrasonography of the abdomen with the patient in the upright and slightly forward tilting position, which we term the "bowing position." Using this position for abdominal ultrasonography may be more useful than the usual s...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Yamamoto M,Koyama T,Agata M,Ouchi K,Kotoku T,Mizuno Y

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aims of the study were to determine the frequency at which each emergency medicine evaluation and management (E/M) code is used, to identify factors associated with their use by academic pediatric emergency departments (PEDs), and to compare PED E/M code utilization rates with rates reported by Centers fo...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Losek JD,Reid SR,Linzer J

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To describe a case series of 4 children who developed acute rhabdomyolysis as a complication of acute respiratory failure secondary to status asthmaticus. METHODS:A retrospective review of all children who were admitted to our pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) with status asthmaticus from November 1998 t...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Mehta R,Fisher LE Jr,Segeleon JE,Pearson-Shaver AL,Wheeler DS

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:There have been increasing job opportunities for pediatric emergency medicine (PEM) specialists within community emergency departments (CEDs), where 90% of children receive emergency care. The majority of training for PEM fellows occurs in academic children's hospitals, which may expose fellows to different r...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Langhan ML,Woolf S,Tiyyagura G

更新日期：2020-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent epidemiological studies have shown that childhood back pain is a common complaint often prompting medical attention and that it is infrequently the result of serious etiology. This challenges the traditional view that childhood back pain was an uncommon and ominous symptom, always indicative of significant path...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Estey A,Lim R

更新日期：2010-09-01 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