Pediatric emergency care
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Pediatric emergency care · Jun 1997
Utility of toxicology screening in a pediatric emergency department.
To determine the types of patients who undergo toxicology screen testing (TS) and the clinical utility of the test in a pediatric emergency department. ⋯ A minority of patients have unexpected TS results. TS results rarely necessitate a change in medical management. Emergency physicians should reevaluate indications for TS testing in pediatric patients.
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To describe a pediatric patient with a severe abdominal injury following a roller coaster crash, and to review the relevant literature of lap belt injuries and roller coaster safety regulations. ⋯ Roller coaster restraint systems do not have the same federal or state oversights as motor vehicles and can result in life-threatening injuries.
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Pediatric emergency care · Jun 1997
Case ReportsPosttraumatic distress in children and families after intubation.
Posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms are seen in children who have experienced significant trauma. Respiratory arrest with subsequent intubation can be associated with terror, helplessness, and the threat of death. ⋯ Children with a history of emergency intubation should be evaluated for possible posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms.