Patient Safety
HIGH-YIELD FACTS Print Section Listen Progress in improving patient safety since the release of the 1999 Institute of Medicine (IOM) report, “To err is human” has been slower than anticipated….
Sexual Abuse
HIGH-YIELD FACTS Print Section Listen Most sexual abuse examinations in children are normal even with known sexual abuse. The history is usually the most important piece of evidence in cases…
Radiation Emergencies
HIGH-YIELD FACTS Print Section Listen Ionizing radiation is more dangerous than nonionizing radiation because such reactions lead to breaks in both DNA and RNA. There are two categories of radiation…
Abuse and Neglect
HIGH-YIELD FACTS Print Section Listen A key aspect in making a diagnosis of physical abuse is identifying the incompatibility of the history of trauma with the injuries identified. Skeletal injuries,…
Procedural Competency and Simulation
HIGH-YIELD FACTS Print Section Listen Simulation provides a safe, risk-free, experiential learning environment where emergency department (ED) practitioners can develop their skills with no potential for adverse consequences to real…
High-Altitude Illness
HIGH-YIELD FACTS Print Section Listen High-altitude illness (HAI) often affects young and otherwise healthy individuals. This disease progresses from acute mountain sickness (AMS) to potentially life-threatening high-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE)…
Snake Envenomations
HIGH-YIELD FACTS Print Section Listen Pit vipers (Crotalids) account for the majority of snake envenomations in pediatric patients. Because of their small body weight, young children are relatively more vulnerable…
Electronic Health Records
HIGH-YIELD FACTS Print Section Listen Electronic health records (EHRs) are evolving as an essential technology for use in medical practice. They have the potential to improve quality and safety in…
Ethical Considerations
HIGH-YIELD FACTS Print Section Listen Physicians, parents, patients, and guardians share a common goal to protect the health and well-being of the child. In the event of a disagreement, every…
Prehospital Care
HIGH-YIELD FACTS Print Section Listen Children account for approximately 10% of the total patients treated by prehospital providers, thus making it difficult for prehospital providers to maintain and reinforce life-saving…
