Pediatric Emergency Medicine Reports articles from November 2004

Pediatric Emergency Medicine Reports archives from November 2004

The recognition and management of diabetic ketoacidosis in children.
November 1, 2004... Although diabetes mellitus (DM) is second only to asthma as the most prevalent chronic disease of childhood, the literature has very few comprehensive reviews of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), the most frequent cause of death in children with...

Physician CME questions.
November 1, 2004... 101. Which of the following statements regarding the etiology of DM is correct? A. The incidence of Type 2 DM in children is decreasing. B. Type 1 DM is an autosomal recessive disorder. C. The majority of cases of Type 1 DM are due...

Knee trauma: assessment, diagnostic evaluation, and management.
November 1, 2004... As an isolated injury or a frequent component in a multiple trauma patient, the knee is one of the most commonly injured joints. Although not usually a life-threatening injury, correct management may significantly affect the quality of life and...

CE/CME questions.
November 1, 2004... 1. Which of the following statements regarding the popliteal fossa is not true? A. The popliteal fossa is a depression found behind the knee joint. B. The popliteal artery represents the continuation of the femoral artery into the knee...