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Anasthesiol Intensivmed Notfallmed Schmerzther · Jun 2009
Review[Review: common pediatric emergencies].
- Stephan Henning and Michael Laschat.
- Klinik für AllgemeinePädiatrie und Leiter der Kinderrettungsstelle an der Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Otto-Heubner-Centrum für Kinder- und Jugendmedizin. stephan.henning@charite.de
- Anasthesiol Intensivmed Notfallmed Schmerzther. 2009 Jun 1;44(6):430-7; quiz 438.
AbstractPediatric emergencies are exceptional challenges for every emergency doctor. Referring to the complete spectrum of all emergencies the percentage of pediatric cases amounts 5-10%. In adulthood cardiovascular diseases represent the major cause for emergencies whereas in childhood respiratory disturbances and seizures prevail. This article reviews the most common pediatric disease patterns that are of importance for the emergency doctor. The typical clinical symptoms will be outlined as well as the corresponding therapeutic measures.
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