Otitis Media
Otitis Media Amina Lalani Introduction Otitis media is an inflammatory process in the middle ear cavity One of the most frequent infections in childhood Most frequent reason for antibiotics in…
Dental Emergencies
Dental Emergencies William Mounstephen Introduction Treatment often delayed because parents may not be able to detect seriousness of injury Over one third of preschool children suffer trauma that affects their…
Eye Emergencies
Eye Emergencies Carolyn Calpin Definitions Globe: the eye Anterior segment: cornea; anterior chamber: iris, and lens Posterior segment: vitreous body, retina, and optic nerve Closed globe injury: no full thickness…
Newborn Emergencies
Newborn Emergencies Suzan Schneeweiss Introduction Need to distinguish between benign conditions/normal variants and critical neonatal illness Signs and symptoms of critical neonatal illness often nonspecific Red flags: poor feeding, vomiting,…
Apparent Life-Threatening Event
Apparent Life-Threatening Event Graham Jay Introduction An apparent life-threatening event (ALTE) in an infant is difficult to define precisely Presents as an acute event that is: Frightening to the observer…
Orthopedic Injuries
Orthopedic Injuries Suzan Schneeweiss Introduction Pediatric Differences Bones more porous and pliable → bend, buckle, or break (greenstick fracture) Thick periosteum: Often remains partially or entirely intact despite fracture; helps…
Cervical Spine Injury
Cervical Spine Injury Carolyn Calpin Introduction Cervical spine injury is relatively uncommon in children Children more likely to sustain head trauma than cervical spine injury Pediatric Differences Increased mobility of…
Head Injury
Head Injury Anna D. Jarvis Introduction Head injuries are very common throughout childhood Male = female < 5 years > 5 years: boys are injured far more frequently Causes: Young…
Pediatric Trauma
Pediatric Trauma Angelo Mikrogianakis Introduction Leading cause of death and disability in children Compromise of oxygenation and ventilation is common Compromise of perfusion is less common but potentially lethal Major…
