Pediatric Emergency Medicine Reports
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Bioterrorism Watch: Smallpox or chickenpox? How to make the diagnosis
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Inborn Errors of Metabolism in Infants: Recognition, Diagnosis, and Management
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Bioterrorism Watch: Health workers, contacts priority for vaccination
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Pediatric Procedural Sedation and Analgesia (PSA): Keeping It Simple and Safe
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Bioterrorism Watch: Ease of access to deadly chemicals may be the greatest threat to hospital readiness
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Bioterrorism Watch: Triage, decontamination after chemical exposures
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Bioterrorism Watch: Signs and symptoms of chemical exposures
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Pediatric Hand Injuries, Part II: Lacerations, Amputations, Bites, and Nail-bed Injuries
Pediatric hand injuries are common in the emergency department (ED), and may be challenging to manage. Children may be frightened and uncooperative, making a thorough and careful evaluation difficult. -
Common Pediatric ENT Infections: Adenitis, Otitis Externa, Peritonsillar Disease, and Parapharyngeal Abscess
Cervical adenitis, otitis externa, and peritonsillar disease are very common diseases that are seen in the emergency department (ED). Early recognition, appropriate treatment and an awareness of potential complications guide the clinician's treatment decisions. -
Clinical Presentation, Evaluation and Management of Bleeding Disorders in Children
Bleeding is a common chief complaint in the emergency department. Recognizing excessive bleeding and treating bleeding disorders may be challenging. Awareness of the differential, diagnostic strategies and treatment options is critical. This article presents a comprehensive approach to the patient with a bleeding disorder.