When the Patient History Does Not Fit
It is 0715 hours, and you have just come onto shift when EMS calls that they are…
Child Abuse
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When the Patient History Does Not Fit
It is 0715 hours, and you have just come onto shift when EMS calls that they are... -
Child Abuse Cases in the Emergency Department
Case 1: A 5-year-old male is brought to the emergency department (ED) by his father and stepmother... -
Tips for Diagnosing Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another
A 9-month-old male presents to emergency department (ED) with his mother for seizure. The child was diagnosed...
Child Abuse Cases in the Emergency Department
Case 1: A 5-year-old male is brought to the emergency department (ED) by his father and stepmother…
Tips for Diagnosing Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another
A 9-month-old male presents to emergency department (ED) with his mother for seizure. The child was diagnosed…
Scan for These Potential Signs of Non-Accidental Trauma
A 14-month-old male presents with fussiness. Per his mother, he seems to have some discomfort in his…
Readers Respond: Antifreeze Poisoning Tests, Hemoptysis Suggestions, & More
Re: ‘Toxicology Answer: An Illustrated Case of Ethylene Glycol, Direct and Indirect’ On behalf of my colleagues…
How To Identify and Work With Neglected Children in the ED
Case A four-year-old male is brought via EMS for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The EMS technician expresses frustration…
How to Evaluate Your Youngest Victims in Child Abuse Cases
The Case A two-year-old girl presents with a rash on her face. This was first noticed when…
Tips for Diagnosing Abusive Head Trauma
The Case A 2-year-old male presents with vomiting. He was seen by his pediatrician two days ago…
Pediatric Emergency-Medicine Workers Can Discuss Child Trafficking with Patients
Health care workers in emergency departments should discuss child-trafficking concerns with their patients, emphasizing privacy and confidentiality,…
TEN-4 FACES P: A Mnemonic to Help You Spot Signs of Child Abuse
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people have been staying home and spending more time with family. While…