Respiratory Complications of Burns and Smoke Inhalation (Respiratory Burns) Marianna M. Sockrider Respiratory complications are a major source of morbidity and mortality from fires. Overall, nearly one-third of all victims…
Minor Burns Penelope Terhune Louis Approximately 2 million burn injuries occur every year in the United States. Of these, about 30,000 are treated in an inpatient setting. There are 1,000…
Lead Poisoning Herbert L. Needleman The clinical picture of childhood lead poisoning (plumbism) has changed dramatically over the past 20 years. Acute symptomatic lead poisoning, once a common problem, now…
Plant Poisoning M. Michele Mariscalco Plants are among the most common category of accidental ingestions reported by poison centers. In the United States, plant ingestions account for 10% of all…
Acetaminophen Overdose M. Michele Mariscalco EPIDEMIOLOGY Acetaminophen is the most common pharmaceutical involved in overdose. As reported by the American Association of Poison Control Centers Toxic Exposure Surveillance System in…
Salicylism M. Michele Mariscalco The frequency of salicylism in U.S. children peaked in the 1960s at 25% of all ingestions. Because of changes in product packaging and the introduction of…
Acute Head Trauma N. Paul Rosman Throughout the world, trauma continues to be the leading cause of death and disabilities, with most of the deaths and almost all of the…
General Principles of Poisoning Management James D. Fortenberry M. Michele Mariscalco Intensive educational and treatment efforts by health care providers and poison control centers have significantly reduced morbidity and mortality…
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) John L. Carroll Gerald M. Loughlin The sudden unexpected death of a baby is a devastating event, both for the family and for the infant’s…
Apparent Life-Threatening Events Gerald M. Loughlin John L. Carroll An apparent life-threatening event (ALTE) describes a complex of observations and events that are perceived by the child’s caregiver to be…
