Street Drugs
Street Drugs Jennifer Riley Introduction Use of street drugs may not be reported, may be denied, or underestimated Reported drugs may have been adulterated, substituted, or combined with other drugs…
Toxicology Part 2: Specific Toxins
Toxicology Part 2: Specific Toxins Shauna Jain Introduction Acetaminophen is the most common toxic ingestion seen in the emergency department Tricyclic antidepressants are the most common fatal ingestion in children…
Toxicology Part 1: Approach to Ingestions
Toxicology Part 1: Approach to Ingestions Shauna Jain Introduction Young children are at risk for accidental poisonings Adolescents have higher morbidity and mortality because large amounts ingested and maybe multiple…
Hyperthermia/Hypothermia
Hyperthermia/Hypothermia Sanjay Mehta Introduction Heatstroke carries risk of significant mortality (14%), even with adequate treatment Hypothermia may require prolonged resuscitation to allow adequate rewarming Heat-Related Illnesses Hyperthermia vs fever Fever:…
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…
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…
