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Evidence-Based Management Of Skin And Soft-Tissue Infections In Pediatric Patients In The Emergency Department
This issue of Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice will focus on the management of children with skin and soft-tissue infections, based on the current literature. (Source: Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice)
Source: Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice - January 24, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research

Evidence-Based Management of Kawasaki Disease In The Emergency Department
This issue reviews the presentation, diagnostic criteria, and management of Kawasaki disease in the emergency department. Emergency clinicians should consider Kawasaki disease as a diagnosis in pediatric patients presenting with prolonged fever, as prompt evaluation and management can significantly decrease the risk of serious cardiac sequelae. (Source: Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice)
Source: Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice - December 30, 2014 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research

Emergency Department Management Of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding In Pediatric Patients
This issue of Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice discusses common differential diagnoses of upper gastrointestinal bleeding and the initial clinical evaluation and management of children with a suspected upper gastrointestinal bleed. (Source: Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice)
Source: Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice - November 25, 2014 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research

Evidence-Based Management Of Neonatal Vomiting In The Emergency Department
A systematic approach in the emergency department, as outlined in this review, is required to identify the serious causes of vomiting in the neonate. (Source: Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice)
Source: Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice - October 31, 2014 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research

Pediatric Blunt Abdominal Trauma In The Emergency Department: Evidence-Based Management Techniques (Trauma CME)
This issue discusses common mechanisms and injuries seen in children with blunt abdominal trauma and takes a closer look at current evaluation and management techniques. The mainstays of diagnostic evaluation include laboratory, sonography, and computed tomography studies. (Source: Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice)
Source: Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice - September 29, 2014 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research

Pediatric Blunt Abdominal Trauma In The Emergency Department: Evidence-Based Management Techniques
This issue discusses common mechanisms and injuries seen in children with blunt abdominal trauma and takes a closer look at current evaluation and management techniques. The mainstays of diagnostic evaluation include laboratory, sonography, and computed tomography studies. (Source: Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice)
Source: Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice - September 24, 2014 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research

An Evidence-Based Approach To The Management Of Hematuria In Children In The Emergency Department
This review will outline the current literature regarding evaluation and management of pediatric patients who present to the emergency department with hematuria. Obtaining a thorough history and the appropriate diagnostic tests will be discussed in depth. (Source: Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice)
Source: Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice - August 29, 2014 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research

Pediatric Envenomations: Don't Get Bitten By An Unclear Plan Of Care (Trauma CME)
This review presents the basic epidemiology of bites and stings of spiders, bees and wasps, fire ants, scorpions, and snakes, but it primarily focuses on the underlying pathophysiology and clinical presentation of the envenomated patient. While the pathophysiology and much of the presentation and treatment are the same for both children and adults, there are occasionally subtle differences, which will be highlighted. The management and disposition of pediatric patients for each type of bite or sting will also be discussed. (Source: Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice)
Source: Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice - August 1, 2014 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research

Pediatric Envenomations: Don’t Get Bitten By An Unclear Plan Of Care (Trauma CME)
This review presents the basic epidemiology of bites and stings of spiders, bees and wasps, fire ants, scorpions, and snakes, but it primarily focuses on the underlying pathophysiology and clinical presentation of the envenomated patient. While the pathophysiology and much of the presentation and treatment are the same for both children and adults, there are occasionally subtle differences, which will be highlighted. The management and disposition of pediatric patients for each type of bite or sting will also be discussed. (Source: Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice)
Source: Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice - July 31, 2014 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research

Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease In The Emergency Department: Managing Flares And Long-Term Complications
This review goes over complications and diagnostic challenges that the emergency clinician must be cognizant of when evaluating inflammatory bowel disease. (Source: Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice)
Source: Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice - July 1, 2014 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research

Pediatric Submersion Injuries: Emergency Care And Resuscitation (Trauma CME)
In this review, passive external, active external, and active internal rewarming techniques for treatment of hypothermic patients are discussed. (Source: Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice)
Source: Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice - June 1, 2014 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research

Pediatric Submersion Injuries: Emergency Care And Resuscitation
In this review, passive external, active external, and active internal rewarming techniques for treatment of hypothermic patients are discussed. (Source: Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice)
Source: Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice - June 1, 2014 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research

Urinary Tract Infection In Children: Emergency Department Diagnostics And Interventions,
This review will discuss the epidemiology, natural history, and pathophysiology of urinary tract infections in children. Pertinent history and physical examination findings as well as the diagnostic and treatment modalities will be examined, with the goal of providing updated evidence on the varied options in managing a patient once diagnosed. (Source: Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice)
Source: Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice - May 1, 2014 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research

Apparent Life-Threatening Events In Children: Practical Evaluation And Management
This review seeks to: (1) present factors that may place a patient at higher risk for serious underlying disease and/or a future adverse event requiring intervention; (2) provide guidance on taking a thorough history; and (3) describe guidelines for diagnostic testing and admission to the hospital for infants with an apparent life-threatening event. (Source: Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice)
Source: Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice - April 1, 2014 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research

A Systematic Approach To The Evaluation Of Acute Unexplained Crying In Infants In The Emergency Department
In this issue, we will review crying as a chief complaint in the emergency department setting and provide a systematic and practical approach to the evaluation of crying infants. (Source: Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice)
Source: Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice - February 28, 2014 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research