Iron Poisoning
HIGH-YIELD FACTS Print Section Listen Estimation of risk of iron poisoning is based upon conversion of the ingested iron salt to elemental iron with >60 mg/kg being associated with significant…
Cardiovascular Drugs
HIGH-YIELD FACTS Print Section Listen β-Blocker and calcium channel blocker poisoning have significant morbidity, and their hallmark is bradycardia and hypotension. If standard Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) protocols do…
Sedative Hypnotics and Anticonvulsants
HIGH-YIELD FACTS Print Section Listen The hallmark of the care of children with sedative hypnotic poisoning is meticulous supportive care with particular attention to the support of airway and breathing….
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
HIGH-YIELD FACTS Print Section Listen Nonsteroidal anti-Inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are relatively devoid of toxicity in the overdose setting. Patients who develop toxicity exhibit central nervous system or gastrointestinal signs and…
General Approach to the Poisoned Patient
HIGH-YIELD FACTS Print Section Listen The cardinal principle of the management of the poisoned patient is meticulous supportive care. Gastrointestinal decontamination plays a limited role in the routine management of…
Gynecologic Disorders of Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence
HIGH-YIELD FACTS Print Section Listen Congenital vaginal obstruction may present as an abdominal mass or bulge at the introitus. Treatment of asymptomatic labial adhesions is not indicated. For symptomatic relief,…
Dermatitis
HIGH-YIELD FACTS Print Section Listen Atopic dermatitis affects 10% to 20% of children, and 60% to 70% of cases remit by 15 years of age. Typical patterns of eczematous rash…
Viral Exanthems
HIGH-YIELD FACTS Print Section Listen Most childhood exanthems are benign, self-limited, and require no treatment; however, they can be associated with myocarditis, encephalitis, or pneumonia. Worldwide, rubeola is still a…
