Eye Emergencies
Eye Emergencies Carolyn Calpin Definitions Globe: the eye Anterior segment: cornea; anterior chamber: iris, and lens Posterior segment: vitreous body, retina, and optic nerve Closed globe injury: no full thickness…
EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Newborn Emergencies
Newborn Emergencies Suzan Schneeweiss Introduction Need to distinguish between benign conditions/normal variants and critical neonatal illness Signs and symptoms of critical neonatal illness often nonspecific Red flags: poor feeding, vomiting,…
Apparent Life-Threatening Event
Apparent Life-Threatening Event Graham Jay Introduction An apparent life-threatening event (ALTE) in an infant is difficult to define precisely Presents as an acute event that is: Frightening to the observer…
Orthopedic Injuries
Orthopedic Injuries Suzan Schneeweiss Introduction Pediatric Differences Bones more porous and pliable → bend, buckle, or break (greenstick fracture) Thick periosteum: Often remains partially or entirely intact despite fracture; helps…
Cervical Spine Injury
Cervical Spine Injury Carolyn Calpin Introduction Cervical spine injury is relatively uncommon in children Children more likely to sustain head trauma than cervical spine injury Pediatric Differences Increased mobility of…
Head Injury
Head Injury Anna D. Jarvis Introduction Head injuries are very common throughout childhood Male = female < 5 years > 5 years: boys are injured far more frequently Causes: Young…
Pediatric Trauma
Pediatric Trauma Angelo Mikrogianakis Introduction Leading cause of death and disability in children Compromise of oxygenation and ventilation is common Compromise of perfusion is less common but potentially lethal Major…
Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis Carolyn Calpin Introduction Definition: potentially life-threatening allergic reaction Most commonly IgE mediated reaction Affected systems include skin (90%), respiratory (90%), gastrointestinal, cardiac, and CNS May have wide range of…
Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Suzan Schneeweiss Introduction Pediatric cardiac arrest is usually caused by an underlying respiratory abnormality In general, the myocardium in children is normal, and the final common pathway…
