Pediatric emergency care
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Pediatric emergency care · Aug 2005
Comparative StudyDifferences in herbal and dietary supplement use in the Hispanic and non-Hispanic pediatric populations.
Complementary and alternative medical therapies are becoming increasingly popular in the general population. ⋯ There is significant use of complementary and alternative medicine in the pediatric population, and herbal and dietary supplement use varies between Hispanic and Caucasian children. In addition, this dietary supplement use is often not discussed with health care providers. These factors should be taken into consideration by all health care providers.
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Pediatric emergency care · Aug 2005
Human immunodeficiency virus postexposure prophylaxis in child and adolescent victims of sexual assault.
This study was performed at an urban children's hospital to identify the characteristics of patients given human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) postexposure prophylaxis and describe the adherence and associated side effects of HIV prophylaxis in child and adolescent victims of sexual abuse. ⋯ Adherence to medication regimen and follow-up appointments in victims of suspected sexual abuse who are provided HIV prophylaxis is poor. The medications are associated with several side effects, but rarely do the side effects prohibit their use. Given difficulties with compliance, potential adverse effects of medications, and the high cost of treatment, care should be taken in offering prophylaxis to only those at increased risk for transmission of disease.
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Pediatric emergency care · Aug 2005
Case ReportsSevere methemoglobinemia due to food intoxication in infants.
The purpose of this case report is to illustrate food intoxication in infants as a consequence of fennel ingestion. Four cases of methemoglobinemia (MetHb) are presented here. ⋯ All 4 patients received treatment with methylene blue and fully recovered. Our cases emphasize that improper handling and storing of vegetables can lead to life-threatening MetHb.