Pediatric emergency care
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Pediatric emergency care · Nov 2004
Case ReportsIntrathecal baclofen withdrawal: emergent recognition and management.
Patients with severe spasticity are frequently encountered in the pediatric emergency department. Intrathecal baclofen therapy is being used increasingly to treat these patients. The purpose of this case series is to illustrate the importance of early recognition and treatment of intrathecal baclofen withdrawal, a potentially life-threatening complication of intrathecal baclofen therapy. Four cases of intrathecal baclofen withdrawal are presented.
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Pediatric emergency care · Nov 2004
Common medical terms defined by parents: are we speaking the same language?
Physicians often assume that a patient understands frequently utilized medical words and patient management may be based on these assumptions. The objective of this study was to determine the public's definition of regularly used medical terminology. ⋯ Although commonly used in everyday conversation, there seems to be a large disparity between a caregiver's perception and the actual definition of medical terms. More precise communication may help both parties to understand the true situation.
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Pediatric emergency care · Oct 2004
Comparative StudySalbutamol via metered-dose inhaler with spacer versus nebulization for acute treatment of pediatric asthma in the emergency department.
To assess the effectiveness of salbutamol delivered via a metered-dose inhaler with spacer versus a nebulizer for acute asthma treatment in the pediatric emergency department. ⋯ The administration of bronchodilators using a metered-dose inhaler with spacer is an effective alternative to nebulizers for the treatment of children with acute asthma exacerbations in the emergency department.