Aseptic Technique
Aseptic Technique Christine S. Cho Evaline A. Alessandrini Introduction Aseptic technique is used to prevent the access of micro-organisms to a sterile field where a procedure or operation is being…
PEDIATRICS
Emergent Drug Dosing and Equipment Selection
Emergent Drug Dosing and Equipment Selection Robert C. Luten Introduction Most procedures performed in the emergency department (ED) do not require rapid selection of drugs and equipment. Although the majority…
Use of Monitoring Devices
Use of Monitoring Devices Kenneth Yen Marc H. Gorelick Introduction Monitoring is the process of observing the clinical condition of a patient, typically by repeated measurement of vital signs. Although…
Evaluation of Vital Signs
Evaluation of Vital Signs Eron Y. Friedlaender Fred M. Henretig Introduction Accurate vital sign measurement is essential for appropriate triage, initial evaluation, and ongoing assessment and management of all patients…
Restraint Techniques and Issues
Restraint Techniques and Issues Joel A. Fein Reza J. Daugherty Introduction In the course of managing patients in an acute care setting, we sometimes find it necessary to restrain the…
Techniques for Examining the Fearful Child
Techniques for Examining the Fearful Child Janet H. Friday Fred M. Henretig Introduction In caring for children in the outpatient setting, most of us have been humbled at some time…
Patient and Family Issues
Patient and Family Issues Mirna M. Farah Fred M. Henretig Karen O’Connell Introduction A child is rushed to the emergency department (ED) by anxious parents. This scenario unfolds tens of…
Residual Deformities of the Hip
Fig. 29.1 Typical appearance of a coxa breva deformity demonstrated in this patient with a history of Perthes disease of the right hip. Reprinted with permission from the Rubin Institute…
Metabolic Disorders
Fig. 15.1 Metabolic control of calcium levels Fig. 15.2 Vitamin D metabolism In patients with osteoporosis, the bone is structurally normal but is reduced in overall amount. In children, osteoporosis…
Congenital Femoral Deficiency Reconstruction and Lengthening Surgery
Fig. 22.1 Anteroposterior (a), lateral (b), and inferior-superior (c) views of pelvis and hip joints. These illustrations serve to simulate and recreate the proximal femoral deformity seen with severe CFD…
