Technology-Dependent Children

Emerg Med Clin North Am. 2021 Aug;39(3):641-660. doi: 10.1016/j.emc.2021.04.014. Epub 2021 Jun 9.ABSTRACTThere are a growing number of medically complex children with implanted devices. Emergency physicians with a basic knowledge of these devices can troubleshoot and fix many of the issues that may arise. Recognition of malfunction of these devices can reduce morbidity and mortality among this special population. In this article, we review common issues that may arise in children with gastrostomy tubes, central nervous system shunts, cochlear implants, and vagal nerve stimulators.PMID:34215407 | DOI:10.1016/j.emc.2021.04.014

Source: The Medical Clinics of North America - July 3, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: Alamelu Natesan Solomon Behar Source Type: research