Submersion Injuries
Submersion Injuries Adam Cheng Introduction Drowning: death within 24 hours of a submersion incident Near-drowning: survival for at least 24 hours following a submersion incident Near-drowning 2-20 times more common…
EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Dermatology
Dermatology Abdullah Al-Anazi Elena Pope Introduction Rashes presenting to the emergency department may be classified as follows: Morbilliform eruptions (maculopapular) Vesiculobullous eruptions Pruritic eruptions Life-threatening rashes Fungal infections Petechiae and…
Gynecologic Emergencies
Gynecologic Emergencies Anh Do Introduction Gynecologic problems are commonly seen in both prepubertal and adolescent age groups Speculum examination is contraindicated if no history of sexual intercourse Developmental Changes by…
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Anh Do Introduction Inflammatory disorders of upper genital tract: Endometritis Salpingitis Oophoritis Tubo-ovarian abscess Pelvic peritonitis Broad spectrum of clinical presentation Highest rate of PID in adolescents…
Ventriculoperitoneal Shunts
Ventriculoperitoneal Shunts Angelo Mikrogianakis Introduction Hydrocephalus is one of the most common pediatric neurosurgical diseases Treated with mechanical shunting Shunt malfunctions significantly impact the quality of life of patients with…
Seizures and Status Epilepticus
Seizures and Status Epilepticus Khalid Al-Ansari Introduction Seizures are a common presentation to the emergency department 4-10% of children have at least one seizure during childhood Majority of seizures during…
Altered Level of Consciousness
Altered Level of Consciousness Anna D. Jarvis Introduction Altered states of consciousness may vary from mild impairment to deep unresponsiveness and can signal present or impending life-threatening situations. Definitions Consciousness:…
Adrenal Crisis
Adrenal Crisis William Mounstephen Introduction Often presents with nonspecific complaints Requires high index of suspicion Adrenal cortex unable to produce enough glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid in response to stress Table 44.1…
Diabetic Emergencies
Diabetic Emergencies Amina Lalani Introduction Type 1 diabetes accounts for 5-10% of all diabetes 50% of type 1 DM present in childhood Trend toward lower age at presentation Pancreatic β-cell…
