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Pediatric Pain

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

Assessing and managing children’s pain can be challenging, because they may not exhibit typically recognized signs and symptoms ( Srouji 2010 ). Neonatal observational scales have been validated in the intensive care and post-operative settings; ED-specific quantitative scales are lacking. Knowing the context of the episode may help.

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Upper Limb Arterial and Nerve Injuries: An Introductory Guide

Mind The Bleep

Common contributing conditions include diabetes and immunocompromise (5,6) Regular medications: Evaluate factors affecting suitability for surgery and wound healing including: Anticoagulants Immunosuppressants Tetanus status Puncture injuries and dirty mechanisms are tetanus-prone wounds. (7) Annals of surgery. Journal of wound care.