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Winter Viral Illness in Infants and Children
Emergency department (ED) resources are continually strained due to overcrowding. This intensifies during the winter months because of epidemics of viral illness that affect all ages. The very young and elderly populations are at increased risk for significant morbidity and mortality related to viral disease, and as a consequence have higher rates of hospitalization than other age groups. -
Meningococcal Disease Part I: Epidemiology, Etiology, Pathophysiology, and Clinical Features
Neisseria meningitidis has the dubious distinction of being the last remaining serious bacterial threat to the lives and well being of otherwise healthy Americans. In industrialized nations, the risk of death or serious illness from organisms such as Haemophilus influenzae and Streptococcus pneumoniae has been reduced greatly by the development of vaccines against these encapsulated organisms. -
Pelvic Trauma
Emergency department (ED) physicians frequently are required to assess and stabilize multiple trauma patients. Following the initial stabilization of the patient's airway and circulatory status, secondary potential life-threatening injuries should be identified and addressed. -
Influenza: Old Illness, New Fear
Multiple influenza pandemics throughout the years have prompted intense research into the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of influenza virus infection. The first documented pandemic occurred in 1580 in Asia and caused widespread disease. There were several remarkable pandemics during the 20th century. -
Evaluating Elder Abuse in the ED
Elder abuse and neglect has been recognized as a growing problem in the United States. All 50 states have reporting requirements for elder abuse and neglect. -
Full June 12, 2006 Issue in PDF
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Adverse Drug Reactions for the Emergency Physician: Part I
Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are commonly encountered in the emergency department (ED), and are an important consideration in the evaluation and management of every patient. -
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Reports - Full December 2014 Issue in PDF
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Common Neonatal Conditions
Genetic disorders, congenital anomalies, and metabolic issues may all present in the first month of life. Discerning normal from abnormal can be very difficult.
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After-Hours ICU Discharge: A Potentially Modifiable Cause of Increased Hospital Mortality
The Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Society Adult Patient Database prospectively records data on patients cared for in 90% of Australian and 50% of New Zealand ICUs.