Discitis and epidural abscess after dental extraction in a pediatric patient: a case report.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Glass mercury thermometers were once used as the criterion standard for measuring core body temperature. Once broken, however, there is the dual hazard of broken glass and exposure to mercury. Previous studies have focused only on the mercury hazard rather than injuries related to thermometer glass. OBJECTI...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Aprahamian N,Lee L,Shannon M,Hummel D,Johnston P,Kimia A

更新日期：2009-10-01 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：:Rhabdomyosarcoma is the most common soft tissue tumor of childhood, frequently presenting in the head and neck, genitourinary tract, or extremities. We present a case of rhabdomyosarcoma in which an 18-year-old woman presented with abrupt onset unilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, dysarthria, dysphagia, and a new painle...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Aitken L,Levin D,Blau A,Lewin MR

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To explore effective interventions for child accidental injury prevention and to reduce the incidence of injury. METHODS:Cluster random sampling method was adopted, and children in 19 kindergartens in Henggang, Shenzhen and their parents were selected as the objects of study. Nineteen kindergartens were randomly d...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Wang H,Liu YX,Deng WJ,Yang WJ,Wang F

更新日期：2015-10-01 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：:Serious to fatal toxicity may occur with amanitin-containing mushrooms ingestions. A Lepiota brunneoincarnata familial poisoning with hepatic toxicity is reported. In such poisonings, acute gastroenteritis may be firstly misdiagnosed leading to delay in preventing liver dysfunction by silibinin or penicillin G. Mushro...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Varvenne D,Retornaz K,Metge P,De Haro L,Minodier P

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Omeprazole; the first proton pump inhibitor (PPI) showing an effective acid inhibitory ability, provides the satisfactory therapy either in gastro-esophageal reflux symptom relief or in healing of erosive esophagitis. It's also effective in peptic ulcer disease. Up to date, omeprazole efficacy and safety are well esta...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： El-Matary W,Dalzell M

更新日期：2005-08-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Although retropharyngeal infection (RPI) may present with voice change, drooling, fever, and a toxic appearance, diagnosis based on symptoms alone is unreliable. As incidence is increasing in children and drug-resistant bacterial strains such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus are becoming more...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Sao Pedro T,Scolnik D,Traubici J,Stephens D

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease affecting multiple systems, and its various symptoms are often mistaken for other diseases. This case report describes a 15-year-old girl who presented to the emergency department with complaints of diffuse abdominal pain, facial swelling, joint pain, low-gra...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Mancini M

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The recent popularity of elastic bands on the wrist may put children at risk for acute compartment syndrome. Acute compartment syndrome is a limb-threatening condition characterized by elevated interstitial pressure in a confined fascial compartment. If left untreated, it may result in tissue necrosis, irreversible ne...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： McIver MA,Gochman RF

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Few studies have addressed the presentation and clinical impact of pediatric pelvic fractures. We sought to describe pediatric blunt trauma patients with pelvic fracture (PF) and to evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of physical examination at presentation for diagnosis. METHODS:Retrospective analysis...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Junkins EP,Furnival RA,Bolte RG

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Securing the pediatric airway in the emergency setting is an uncommon event that is complicated by anatomic, physiologic, and environmental factors. Even more uncommonly, practitioners are faced with the added complication of a difficult airway, and the question of what alternatives to traditional endotracheal intubat...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Lee-Jayaram JJ,Yamamoto LG

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atypical manifestations of acute hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection include ascites, pleural effusion, acute renal failure, aplastic anemia, and neurological manifestations. Although association of HAV and acute cholecystitis is known, presentation of hepatitis A infection with acute cholecystitis has not been reported...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Prashanth GP,Angadi BH,Joshi SN,Bagalkot PS,Maralihalli MB

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To develop and validate predictive models to determine the need for hospitalization in children treated for acute asthma in the emergency department (ED). METHODS:Prospective cohort study of children aged 2 years and older treated at 2 pediatric EDs for acute asthma. The primary outcome was successful ED di...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Gorelick M,Scribano PV,Stevens MW,Schultz T,Shults J

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The goals of this study were to (1) conduct a cost-benefit analysis, from a hospital's perspective, of using a pediatrician in triage (PIT) in the emergency department (ED) and (2) assess the impact of a physician in triage on provider satisfaction. METHODS:This was a prospective, controlled trial of PIT (i...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Kezirian J,Muhammad WT,Wan JY,Godambe SA,Pershad J

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the efficacy of a single dose of oral dexamethasone (Dex) versus 5 days of twice-daily prednisolone (Pred) in the management of mild to moderate asthma exacerbations in children. STUDY DESIGN:A prospective, randomized, double-blinded trial of children 2 to 16 years of age who presented to the emer...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Altamimi S,Robertson G,Jastaniah W,Davey A,Dehghani N,Chen R,Leung K,Colbourne M

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report an unusual case of deep vein thrombosis following minor trauma in an adolescent who presented with a swollen, tender, lower extremity. Work-up consisted of a venogram which demonstrated occlusion of the deep venous system in the proximal leg. The patient was hospitalized for intravenous heparin followed by o...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Berman DA,Norris RL,Crow T,Scatamacchia S

更新日期：1989-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Meningoencephalitis and acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) are both neurological disease processes, but there have been few cases of meningoencephalitis progressing to ADEM in the pediatric population. A case of a 4-year-old girl with an initial diagnosis of meningoencephalitis is presented here, whose initia...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Elias MD,Narula S,Chu AS

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The report of an acute illness involving a large number of clustered children will undoubtedly provoke an urgent emergency care response or, in some instances, a mass casualty or disaster response. While responding to the perceived needs of those involved, the professionals caring for these children must consider epid...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Krug SE

更新日期：1992-10-01 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：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study is to explore current community emergency department (ED) experiences available to pediatric emergency medicine (PEM) trainees and estimate the proportion of graduates taking positions that involve working in a community ED setting. METHODS:We conducted an e-mail-based survey among PEM...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Marchese RF,Gala PK,Seiden JA,Scarfone R,Belfer RA,Posner J

更新日期：2020-10-01 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：OBJECTIVES:Ondansetron has been shown to decrease admission rate and the need for intravenous fluids among pediatric emergency department (ED) patients with acute gastroenteritis, but there is limited evidence regarding its use after ED discharge. This study describes prescribing patterns for ondansetron and assesses t...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Gray JM,Maewal JD,Lunos SA,Furnival RA,Hendrickson MA

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate computed tomography (CT) findings in pediatric patients with viral gastroenteritis who presented with clinical features of acute abdomen. PATIENTS AND METHODS:During 2 seasons of viral gastroenteritis from 2005 to 2007, 302 children with acute gastrointestinal symptoms were admitted to our center...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Tajiri H,Kiyohara Y,Tanaka T,Etani Y,Mushiake S

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 6-year-old boy presented to the pediatric emergency department with a unilateral 5 × 3-cm superficial mass on the postauricular region growing for 1 month. Point-of-care ultrasound was used to evaluate the mass, which revealed a complex cystic mass penetrating the temporal bone. After confirmatory magnetic resonance...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Morgan B,Lau HL,Yellin S

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our study aimed to develop and validate a real-time crowding composite scale for pediatric emergency department (PED). The study took place in one teaching PED for 2 months. The outcome was the perception of crowding evaluated by triage nurses and pediatricians on a 10-level Likert scale. Triage nurses evaluated crowd...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Noel G,Jouve E,Fruscione S,Minodier P,Boiron L,Viudes G,Gentile S

更新日期：2020-01-27 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate changes in imaging practices for pediatric head trauma after publication of the Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network (PECARN) guidelines, explore areas for quality improvement regarding neuroradiology referrals. We also sought to determine the prevalence of incidental findings discov...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Tsao J,Hook M,Shah P,Bingham PM

更新日期：2020-06-12 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：:We report an extremely rare case of homicidal lithium battery ingestion in a neonate hitherto unreported in the medical literature. Although a definitive diagnosis was initially missed in the baby, the patient survived with no complications whatsoever even after retention of the said foreign body for 10 days. ...

journal_title：Pediatric emergency care

authors： Sahni JK,Singh GB,Verma R,Dhanda SK

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00