EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
HIGH-YIELD FACTS Print Section Listen Nonsteroidal anti-Inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are relatively devoid of toxicity in the overdose setting. Patients who develop toxicity exhibit central nervous system or gastrointestinal signs and…
General Approach to the Poisoned Patient
HIGH-YIELD FACTS Print Section Listen The cardinal principle of the management of the poisoned patient is meticulous supportive care. Gastrointestinal decontamination plays a limited role in the routine management of…
Gynecologic Disorders of Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence
HIGH-YIELD FACTS Print Section Listen Congenital vaginal obstruction may present as an abdominal mass or bulge at the introitus. Treatment of asymptomatic labial adhesions is not indicated. For symptomatic relief,…
Dermatitis
HIGH-YIELD FACTS Print Section Listen Atopic dermatitis affects 10% to 20% of children, and 60% to 70% of cases remit by 15 years of age. Typical patterns of eczematous rash…
Viral Exanthems
HIGH-YIELD FACTS Print Section Listen Most childhood exanthems are benign, self-limited, and require no treatment; however, they can be associated with myocarditis, encephalitis, or pneumonia. Worldwide, rubeola is still a…
Traumatic Eye Emergencies
HIGH-YIELD FACTS Print Section Listen A history of exposure to power tools or metal striking metal should raise the suspicion of an intraocular foreign body. Children with sickle cell disease…
Sickle Cell Disease
HIGH-YIELD FACTS Print Section Listen Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a chronic hemolytic anemia that is most common among African Americans, but may occur in children of any ethnic background….
Dysmenorrhea and Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
HIGH-YIELD FACTS Print Section Listen The pain of dysmenorrhea may be experienced in the pelvis, abdomen and lower back, or anterior thighs. NSAIDs are the first-line treatment for dysmenorrhea. In…
