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…
Selected Topics in Emergency Medicine Paula J. Schweich Often, visits to the emergency department (ED) are stressful for children and parents. The staff members are strangers to the children, the…
Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Referral James C. Harris Pediatricians should include a child and adolescent psychiatrist on their list of consultants. In considering referral, the pediatrician should remember that a…
School Difficulties Laurie E. Cutting Stewart H. Mostofsky Martha Bridge Denckla Difficulties in school are common among children and adolescents. A primary pediatrician will be asked to address problems with…
