Pediatrics, Child Abuse: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
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Pediatrics, Child Abuse: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
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Tags: Emergency, Child Abuse & Neglect, Children's Health, Physician, Emergency Medicine
Most Recently Shared on April 28, 2010 at 4:30 am By:
Emergency physicians often see children whom they suspect are abused. More about pediatric child abuse. http://bit.ly/aFf6dD
Family Medicine News & Articles - MDLinx - Child Abuse Education, Medical Emergency Medicine Physicians, Family Pediatrics on #MDlinx
mdlinx.com — “Family Medicine News & Articles - MDLinx - Child Abuse Education, Medical Emergency Medicine Physicians, Family Pediatrics on #MDlinx” View full resource at mdlinx.com
Most Recently Shared on July 23, 2010 at 6:29 am By:
Sandeep Pulim MD Doctor, Health Communicator, and Physician
Comparative needs in child abuse education and resources: perceptions from three medical specialties: M... http://bit.ly/9SoFU7 #GM #mdlinx
Pediatrics, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development defines sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) as:The sudden death of an infant younger than 1 year of age that remains unexplained after a thorough case investigation, including ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 28, 2010 at 4:57 am By:
The sudden death of an infant that remains unexplained may be due to sudden infant death syndrome. Learn more. http://bit.ly/c2DDyW
Pediatrics, Reye Syndrome: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Reye syndrome is characterized by acute noninflammatory encephalopathy and hepatic failure. In 1963, R. D. K. Reye first described this syndrome as a distinct entity in Australia, and, a few months later, G. M. Johnson described ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 28, 2010 at 4:56 am By:
Parents are advised not to give their child aspirin due to the risk of Reye syndrome. Learn more about Reye syndrome. http://bit.ly/d2ZvR8
Pediatrics, Nursemaid Elbow: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Nursemaid elbow is a common and easily treated condition. Correct diagnosis is the primary challenge to the physician. Pathophysiology The etiology is slippage of the head of the radius under the annular ligament. The distal attachment ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 28, 2010 at 4:55 am By:
When the annular ligament in the elbow is torn, a child may be diagnosed with nursemaid elbow. Learn more about it. http://bit.ly/avPqXK
Pediatrics, Crying Child: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: One of the most challenging aspects of pediatric medicine is dealing with a child (usually” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 28, 2010 at 4:54 am By:
Children under one year cry often, and the cries are often difficult to diagnose. Learn more about crying children. http://bit.ly/bXVe8t
Pediatrics, Henoch-Schonlein Purpura: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP) is an inflammatory disorder characterized by a generalized vasculitis involving the small vessels of the skin, GI tract, kidneys, joints, and, rarely, the lungs and CNS. It is the most common vasculitis in ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 28, 2010 at 4:45 am By:
Henoch-Schönlein purpura is a rare condition that can affect nearly any of a child's organ systems. Learn symptoms. http://bit.ly/d7PdYg
Pediatrics, Sickle Cell Disease: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Sickle cell disease is an inherited disorder of hemoglobin synthesis. The resulting abnormal hemoglobin causes a normocytic, hemolytic anemia with multiple diversely shaped RBCs that are susceptible to morphologically changing into a sickle shape. These sickled ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 28, 2010 at 4:43 am By:
Sickle cell disease is an inherited condition that causes a variety of symptoms as a child ages. Learn more. http://bit.ly/dascm3
Coping With the Death of a Child in the ED: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Health professionals often do not receive formal training in coping with pediatric deaths likely to be encountered in practice. Being unprepared for these intense experiences can negatively affect the health professional and the quality of care provided ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 28, 2010 at 4:41 am By:
Health professionals often receive little formal training in coping with the death of a child. Help for professionals. http://bit.ly/9D6QE6
Pediatrics, Rotavirus: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Rotavirus is one of several viruses known to cause gastroenteritis. The rotavirus genome consists of 11 segments of double-stranded RNA enclosed in a double-shelled capsid. It is classified in the Reoviridae family. Rotavirus is a self-limited ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 28, 2010 at 4:39 am By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Almost every child 5 years and younger at some point will be infected with rotavirus. Learn about the symptoms. http://bit.ly/9l9ty8
Pediatrics, Limp: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Limp is defined by a deviation from the normal gait pattern expected for a child's age.1 It can be a challenging problem for the emergency or pediatric practitioner, as causes span multiple organ systems and ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 28, 2010 at 4:38 am By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Limp is defined by a deviation from the normal gait pattern expected for a child's age. Learn about possible causes. http://bit.ly/9PzyZ7
Pediatrics, Pertussis: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: In the prevaccination era, pertussis (ie, whooping cough) was a leading cause of infant death. The number of cases reported had decreased by more than 99% from the 1930s to the 1980s. However, because of many ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 28, 2010 at 4:32 am By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Before vaccinations, pertussis (whooping cough) was a leading cause of child death. Learn more about the condition. http://bit.ly/cy1b7D
Elder Abuse: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Over the past 35 years, tremendous strides have been made in identifying and increasing awareness about patterns of abusive relationships. Child abuse and domestic violence have received significantly more recognition than elder abuse and continue to ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 28, 2010 at 4:32 am By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Elders who are victim to abuse, self inflicted or other, have triple the mortality of those never reported as abused. http://bit.ly/9WlpPq
Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: In 1977, Englishman Roy Meadow published the first report of a new form of child abuse.1 He coined the term Munchausen syndrome by proxy (MSBP) after the syndrome that first had been reported by Asher in ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 28, 2010 at 4:31 am By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Munchausen syndrome by proxy is when someone other than the patient provides false info to drs regarding symptoms, etc. http://bit.ly/cOug94
Pediatrics, Child Sexual Abuse: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Child sexual abuse affects more than 100,000 children a year. Many of these children present to the emergency department (ED). The following article outlines triage determinants for examinations, examination techniques, and interpretations of genital findings of ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 28, 2010 at 4:24 am By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Child sexual abuse affects more than 100,000 children a year. Information about sexual abuse of children for physicians.http://bit.ly/dccGKh
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