Chemical and Biological Terrorism
Chapter 68 Chemical and Biological Terrorism Fred M. Henretig, MD 1 What happened in Tokyo on March 20, 1995? On March 20, 1995, at the height of morning rush hour,…
Hypertension
Chapter 17 Hypertension Deirdre Fearon, MD, MA, Susan Duffy, MD 1 What is considered high blood pressure or hypertension in a child? There’s hypertension, and then there’s HYPERtension. The distinction…
Bites and Stings
Chapter 63 Bites and Stings Kate M. Cronan, MD, FAAP 1 True or false: Bites from imported fire ants (Solenopsis invicta) can cause severe systemic reactions True. Local reactions can…
Transport Medicine
Chapter 73 Transport Medicine George A. Woodward, MD, MBA 1 List the goals of interfacility transport To meet the unique needs of ill and injured infants and children, to meet…
Gastrointestinal Emergencies
Chapter 35 Gastrointestinal Emergencies Susan Fuchs, MD 1 What is the most common cause of vomiting in older children? Acute gastroenteritis. Although usually associated with diarrhea, vomiting can occur alone…
Sedation and Analgesia
Chapter 72 Sedation and Analgesia Richard J. Scarfone, MD, FAAP 1 Why is the term conscious sedation considered obsolete? In the past, conscious sedation has been defined as a medically…
Respiratory Emergencies
Chapter 41 Respiratory Emergencies Marc H. Gorelick, MD, MSCE, Sabina B. Singh, MD, FAAP ASTHMA 1 What is the best clinical indicator of airway obstruction in children with asthma? There…
Ophthalmologic Emergencies
Chapter 46 Ophthalmologic Emergencies Kathy Palmer, MD 1 What is an afferent pupillary defect? The pupillary light reflex is a reflex arc through the midbrain involving crossover innervation. It is…
Child Abuse
Chapter 52 Child Abuse Stephen Ludwig, MD 1 What four elements should you consider in making a diagnosis of suspected child abuse? 1 Detailed history of injury 2 Physical findings…
