Emergency Medicine - Adult and Pediatric
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Obtaining Pediatric Vascular Access
Vascular access is a cornerstone of effective pediatric emergency care and essential for resuscitation of critically ill or injured children. This review provides a comprehensive overview of pediatric vascular access strategies in the emergency department, emphasizing evidence-based methods and practical techniques to improve success rates and minimize complications.
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Delivering Bad News in the Emergency Department
Clear, timely communication during critical events can significantly reduce long-term psychological distress in families, underscoring that how providers communicate in the emergency department can be as impactful as the medical care delivered.
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Opioid Use Disorder in the ED: A Case-Based Approach
The emergency department (ED) is a critical touchpoint for identifying, initiating, and linking patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) to ongoing care.
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Emerging Infectious Diseases
Emerging infectious diseases may be defined as infectious diseases that are either new to a specific population or that are rapidly increasing in both incidence and geographic range. As the front line for healthcare, emergency physicians should be aware of the potential threats developing around the globe, as well as the constant threat that emerging infectious diseases pose to public health. This article will detail seven of the most threatening emerging infectious diseases in terms of increasing spread, severity, and lethality.
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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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The Seasonal Surge: Influenza in the ED
Influenza outbreaks occur each year, with their nature and extent largely determined by the virus’s glycoprotein structure and antigenic properties. These outbreaks typically occur during the winter months and can confer high morbidity to the general patient population. Increased mortality rates are seen in children younger than 5 years of age, older adults, and those with chronic comorbid medical conditions.
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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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Clinical Approach to Pediatric Shoulder Injuries
Pediatric shoulder injuries are a significant concern because of the high participation of youth in sports and physical activities. Understanding the unique aspects of pediatric shoulder anatomy, injury mechanisms, clinical presentation, and evidence-based management is essential for optimizing outcomes and facilitating safe return to sport and daily activities in pediatric populations.
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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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Diabetic Emergencies
Although diabetes affects various organ systems and complicates other disease processes, pure diabetic emergencies include diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome, euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis, and severe hypoglycemia. These emergencies often are precipitated in a patient with known diabetes but frequently can be the initial presentation in someone with undiagnosed diabetes. It is essential for ED providers to understand the pathophysiology, clinical features, workup, and management of these conditions, since they can be fatal, as they often were before the availability of insulin.