2003 Burns Stroke 
Taming the SRU
AUGUST 30, 2023
However, PCT can be elevated in severe trauma, such as burns or surgery [5,25]. 2003 Jun;111(12):1805-12. 2003 Jul;112(2):299. 2003 Jun;111(12):1805-12. 2003 Jul;112(2):299. Notably, PCT is not elevated in noninfectious inflammatory conditions including most rheumatological diseases, gout, SLE, and IBD.
Pediatric Emergency Playbook
JANUARY 1, 2017
Children have long suffered from an under-treatment of their pain, due both to our incomplete acknowledgement of their pain and our fear of treatment ( Howard 2003 ). Use soothing sensory measures: speak softly, offer a pacifier, and stroke the skin softly. Pediatric burns should be assessed carefully and treated aggressively.
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