Chapter 67 Hypothermia Howard M. Corneli, MD 1 Why are children more prone to hypothermia than adults? Children have larger body surface–to–mass ratios. They may have less insulation, faster metabolism,…

Chapter 9 Cough Christopher King, MD, FACEP 1 Describe the cough reflex. Stimuli that induce cough can be mechanical (e.g., foreign body, dust), chemical (e.g., capsaicin, acetic acid), or inflammatory…

Chapter 33 Endocrine Disorders Robert E. Sapien, MD, FAAP 1 Why are children susceptible to hypoglycemia? What glucose level is considered hypoglycemia? How do you correct it? Children are susceptible…

CHAPTER 44 General Surgery Emergencies Kristine G. Williams, MD, MPH, Dee Hodge, III, MD 1 What is the classic presenting history in a child with suspected appendicitis? Usually the child…

Chapter 69 Emergency Medical Services and Prehospital Care Hazel Guinto-Ocampo, MD 1 Describe the American Heart Association’s pediatric chain of survival link Prevention of injury or arrest → Early and…

Chapter 49 Urologic Emergencies Kate M. Cronan, MD, FAAP 1 How is the diagnosis of testicular torsion made? A torsed testis is typically swollen and tender and lies higher in…

Chapter 36 Gynecologic Emergencies Kate M. Cronan, MD, FAAP 1 What are the best ways to perform a genital examination in a prepubertal girl? The external genitalia should be examined…

Chapter 4 Shock Brent R. King, MD, FACEP, FAAEM, FAAP 1 What blood pressure defines shock in the pediatric patient? Shock is not defined by the blood pressure or by…

Chapter 50 Abdominal Trauma Ronald A. Furnival, MD 1 What are the most common mechanisms of injury for pediatric patients with abdominal trauma? Across the United States, more than 85%…

Chapter 60 Pelvic Trauma and Genitourinary Injury Javier A. Gonzalez del Rey, MD, MEd 1 Why are children more likely to sustain renal injuries than adults? ce:anchor id=”p0010″/>A child’s kidneys…