Head Trauma
Chapter 56 Head Trauma Sara A. Schutzman, MD GENERAL 1 How common and important is head trauma in children? Head trauma accounts for approximately 650,000 emergency department (ED) visits and…
Vaginal Bleeding/Discharge
Chapter 28 Vaginal Bleeding/Discharge Jane M. Lavelle, MD 1 What is the average age at menarche? Describe the normal menstrual cycle The average age at menarche is 12.7 years, with…
Chest Pain
Chapter 8 Chest Pain Steven M. Selbst, MD,FAAP, FACEP 1 How common is chest pain in children? Chest pain is a common pediatric complaint. It is not nearly as frequent…
Risk Management and Administrative Issues
Chapter 71 Risk Management and Administrative Issues Steven M. Selbst, MD, FAAP, FACEP 1 Which diagnoses involving pediatric patients in an emergency department (ED) are most likely to result in…
Anaphylaxis
Chapter 30 Anaphylaxis Linda D. Arnold, MD 1 What is anaphylaxis? Anaphylaxis is an acute, systemic allergic reaction with varied mechanisms and clinical presentations. Signs and symptoms develop rapidly as…
Pediatric Rashes
CHAPTER 21 Pediatric Rashes Ronald I. Paul, MD 1 Name five bioterrorism agents that may have skin manifestations. See Table 21-1. TABLE 21-1 BIOTERRORISM AGENTS THAT MAY HAVE SKIN MANIFESTATIONS…
Acute Care of Technology-Assisted Children
Chapter 42 Acute Care of Technology-Assisted Children Kate M. Cronan, MD, FAAP, Joel A. Fein, MD, MPH, Jill C. Posner, MD TRACHEOSTOMY 1 What are the most common reasons for…
Sports Injuries
Chapter 61 Sports Injuries Lauren P. Daly, MD, Maria Carmen G. Diaz, MD EPIDEMIOLOGY 1 Which sports are associated with the highest injury rates in children? What are the most…
