Articles Tagged With: Pediatrics
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Pediatric Facial Trauma
Pediatric facial trauma is common, and clinicians require an understanding not only of common injury patterns, but also of recommended diagnostic strategies and evidence-based management approaches.
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Managing Pediatric Diabetic Emergencies
Managing pediatric diabetic emergencies is challenging. Children, especially those younger than 2 years of age, may present with subtle symptoms. Diagnosis and management must be initiated intentionally and monitored carefully to optimize each child’s outcome. The authors provide an evidence-based approach to recognition, diagnosis, and management of diabetes in children.
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Pediatric Trauma 2026 Is Here!
The latest installment in an award-winning series, Pediatric Trauma 2026: Procedural Sedation, Pain Control, and Trauma Care Essentials facilitates excellence by covering the latest scientific information on caring for children who present with traumatic injuries. Perfect for pediatric trauma programs, this book provides 18 hours of pediatric trauma-specific CME/CE credits, meeting the yearly requirements for trauma-certified professionals.
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Fever in the Child Returning from Global Travel
Every year, a significant number of families travel internationally with children, who then have a high rate of febrile illness after returning home. While most travel-acquired infections are self-limited and mild, some diseases may rapidly become fatal, and early recognition and aggressive management can maximize the child’s outcome. This review presents a focused clinical approach to caring for a child returning from international travel with a fever.
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Epstein-Barr Virus and Pediatric Sepsis
A recent study of 320 children with sepsis suggests that previous Epstein-Barr virus infection is causally associated with immune dysregulation and fatal outcomes.
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Heat-Related Illnesses in Pediatric Patients
This summer has been hot and, unfortunately, many pediatric patients have sustained heat-related conditions. Providers need to be ready to quickly recognize heat-related illnesses and institute prompt and life-saving care to give each patient the chance for the best outcome. The authors comprehensively review common and life-threatening, heat-related illnesses with an emphasis on evidence-based care.
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Pediatric Genitourinary Trauma
Although genitourinary trauma is uncommon, it can have devastating consequences, both physical and psychological. Clinicians need to be prepared with the knowledge needed to optimize the outcome for each child with trauma to this very sensitive area.
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Pediatric Tachycardia?
The electrocardiogram in the figure is from a previously healthy 15-year-old boy who reports palpitations and dizziness over the past two weeks. How would you interpret this tachycardia?
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Pediatric Airway Management: Difficult Airways
One of the most critical aspects of pediatric emergency medicine is handling a critical airway in a child. The authors provide comprehensive guidance on preparation, recognition and management to achieve success in this challenging situation.
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Pediatric Airway Management: The Basics
Pediatric airways present unique challenges to all acute providers. Knowing what to use and when to use it is critical, and being prepared for the most basic and difficult situations is essential. The authors present a comprehensive, escalating review on the approach to a child’s airway to optimize outcomes.