Urology 27.1 Epididymitis Sex Transm Dis 1984;11:173 Cause: Not always infectious, but infectious agents correlate with age of pt Less than 40 yr of age: Chlamydia, occasionally gonorrhea or ureaplasma….

Trauma 26.1 Burns Cause: Thermal (majority of burn unit admissions), chemical (3-16% of burn unit admissions) or electrical (3-4% of burn unit admissions) (Clin Plast Surg 2000;27:133) injury with subsequent…

Tools 24.1 ACLS Guidelines Circ 1998;97:1654; 2000;102:I129; Peds 1998;101:E13 These guidelines are opinions based on imperfect information. Best example, perhaps, is the study that shows that pts who receive ACLS…

Rheumatology 23.1 Acute Rheumatic Fever (ARF) Paediatrician 1981;10:158 Cause: Group A hemolytic (rarely non-hemolytic) Streptococcus, with presence of m-protein; post-streptococcal, upper respiratory infection × 2-3 wks, but bacteria must still…

Pulmonary 22.1 Aspirated Foreign Body Ann Surg 1972;175:720 Cause: Usually accidental, may be anything that can be inhaled, such as small pieces of toys, coins, candy, and peanuts. Epidem: Common…

Psychiatric/Substance Abuse 21.1 Chemical and Physical Restraint This section addresses the issue of how to best help a violent and aggressive pt. The procedures surrounding chemical and physical restraint should…

Procedures 20.1 Airway Management The first step in every assessment is to evaluate for a secure airway. The following information is intended as a refresher, and does not substitute for…

Plastic Surgery/Wound Repair 19.1 Bites Curr Clin Top Infect Dis 1999;19:99; Nejm 1999;340:138 Cause: Human, domestic or wild animal bite, or awakening in a room/tent with a bat as additional…