Pediatric Emergency Medicine Reports articles from February 2004

Pediatric Emergency Medicine Reports archives from February 2004

Sudden infant death syndrome: what it is, and what it is not.
February 1, 2004... The death of a child is a terrifying, overwhelming experience for both parents and physicians. The unknown variables and the inability to reverse an etiology make the emergency department (ED) physician feel powerless and unable to give the...

Physician CME questions.
February 1, 2004... 11. Which one of the following has been shown to be associated with an increased risk of SIDS? A. Anemia B. Infant born postterm C. Maternal smoking D. Recent immunization E. Supine sleeping position 12. Which of the...

Influenza update: focus on children.
February 1, 2004... From October 2003 to Jan. 9, 2004, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) received reports of 93 influenza-associated deaths among children younger than 18 years. The demands the annual flu season places on emergency department...

Physician CME questions.
February 1, 2004... 1. Gastrointestinal symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea occur in how many children with influenza? A. Approximately 24% B. More than 50% C. More than 75% D. Almost all 2. The findings of a Texas study with a 50%...