Altered Mental Status
Chapter 6 Altered Mental Status Douglas S. Nelson, MD, FAAP, FACEP 1 How can altered mental status present in an infant? It may present as a combination of crying, irritability,…
Hypothermia
Chapter 67 Hypothermia Howard M. Corneli, MD 1 Why are children more prone to hypothermia than adults? Children have larger body surface–to–mass ratios. They may have less insulation, faster metabolism,…
Endocrine Disorders
Chapter 33 Endocrine Disorders Robert E. Sapien, MD, FAAP 1 Why are children susceptible to hypoglycemia? What glucose level is considered hypoglycemia? How do you correct it? Children are susceptible…
General Surgery Emergencies
CHAPTER 44 General Surgery Emergencies Kristine G. Williams, MD, MPH, Dee Hodge, III, MD 1 What is the classic presenting history in a child with suspected appendicitis? Usually the child…
Emergency Medical Services and Prehospital Care
Chapter 69 Emergency Medical Services and Prehospital Care Hazel Guinto-Ocampo, MD 1 Describe the American Heart Association’s pediatric chain of survival link Prevention of injury or arrest → Early and…
Urologic Emergencies
Chapter 49 Urologic Emergencies Kate M. Cronan, MD, FAAP 1 How is the diagnosis of testicular torsion made? A torsed testis is typically swollen and tender and lies higher in…
Gynecologic Emergencies
Chapter 36 Gynecologic Emergencies Kate M. Cronan, MD, FAAP 1 What are the best ways to perform a genital examination in a prepubertal girl? The external genitalia should be examined…
