Pericardiocentesis
Pericardiocentesis Scott D. Reeves Introduction Pericardiocentesis is the use of a needle-syringe system to aspirate fluid from the pericardial space. Although not often required in the emergency department (ED), the…
Converting Stable Supraventricular Tachycardia Using Vagal Maneuvers
Converting Stable Supraventricular Tachycardia Using Vagal Maneuvers Kathy N. Shaw Introduction Many different vagal maneuvers have been used to convert stable supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). The procedures are relatively simple and…
Reduction of Temporomandibular Joint Dislocation
Reduction of Temporomandibular Joint Dislocation Amanda Pratt John M. Loiselle Introduction Temporomandibular joint dislocation is the displacement of the mandibular condyle from the mandibular fossa, rendering the patient unable to…
Management of Soft-Tissue Injuries of the Mouth
Management of Soft-Tissue Injuries of the Mouth Magdy W. Attia John Loiselle Introduction The physician who deals with the pediatric age group is frequently called on to evaluate oral trauma…
Splinting Teeth
Splinting Teeth Maria Carmen G. Diaz Introduction Children often present to the emergency department with traumatic dental injuries. Most of these injuries affect the maxillary central incisors. In primary dentition,…
Reimplanting an Avulsed Permanent Tooth
Reimplanting an Avulsed Permanent Tooth Bruce L. Klein Bernard J. Larson Introduction An avulsed tooth is a tooth that has been totally displaced from its socket. Children and adolescents sustaining…
Management of Dental Fractures
Management of Dental Fractures John M. Loiselle Melanie Pitone Introduction Certain tooth fractures are considered dental emergencies. Fractures can occur as the result of isolated mouth trauma or as part…
Incision and Drainage of a Dental Abscess
Incision and Drainage of a Dental Abscess Elliott M. Harris Introduction A dental abscess is an area of localized infection involving the structures surrounding the teeth. Often this becomes a…
Orofacial Anesthesia Techniques
Orofacial Anesthesia Techniques Zach Kassutto Introduction Orofacial nerve blocks and infiltrations can be used for regional anesthesia in the event of orofacial pathologies such as dental caries, tooth and alveolar…
Diagnostic Laryngoscopic Procedures
Diagnostic Laryngoscopic Procedures Erin D. Phrampus Robert F. Yellon Introduction The larynx, hypopharynx, and posterior nasopharynx cannot be adequately visualized by simple examination, and results obtained on plain radiograph may…
