Pediatric emergency care
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Pediatric emergency care · Dec 2016
Review Case ReportsPoint-of-Care Thoracic Ultrasonography in the Diagnosis and Management of Kaposiform Lymphangiomatosis.
Kaposiform lymphangiomatosis is a generalized lymphatic disorder complicated by consumptive coagulopathy and pericardial and pleural effusions. We present the case of a 13-year-old female adolescent given a diagnosis of a large pleural effusion by point-of-care thoracic ultrasonography, which led to further evaluation and diagnosis of this rare disorder. We review the use of point-of-care thoracic ultrasonography for the diagnosis of pleural effusion.
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Pediatric emergency care · Dec 2016
Do Adolescents With Higher Knowledge of HIV Have Lower Sexual Risk Behaviors?
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States, and adolescents account for a disproportionate number of new cases. We aimed to assess knowledge of HIV in relation to sexual risk behaviors among adolescents seeking care in our pediatric emergency department and to assess sources of HIV knowledge among this population. ⋯ Education from "expert" sources is important in providing adolescents with accurate information. However, education alone is unlikely to change sexual practices. A more comprehensive approach to HIV prevention is needed to decrease HIV transmission among this patient population.
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Pediatric emergency care · Dec 2016
Grill-Related Injuries in Children Treated in US Emergency Departments, 1990-2009.
The aim of the study was to describe grill-related injuries in pediatric patients seeking emergency treatment. ⋯ The rate of grill-related injuries among children is increasing, which underscores the need for increased prevention efforts. Prevention strategies should address measures such as lighting a grill and grill location in addition to burn prevention.
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Pediatric emergency care · Dec 2016
Letter Case ReportsHemidystonia in a Child With Neurofibromatosis Type 1.