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The Perception of Risk

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They may present to the emergency department with a cough, cold or fever. Alternatively, they may have fallen off the monkey bars, so we offer some painkillers, do an X-ray to confirm the fracture, and apply a cast. Explain these signs, and perhaps show the parents so can present to the emergency department if needed.

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How to Diagnose Eating Disorders in the Emergency Department

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A 16-year-old male presents to the emergency department (ED) with his mother with the chief complaint of intermittent abdominal pain and constipation for several weeks. Musculoskeletal complications include osteopenia with increased risk for long bone fractures. Pulmonary complications include pneumothorax and pneumomediastinum.

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EM@3AM: Crush Injury

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The incidence of a similar condition, traumatic rhabdomyolysis, is estimated to be around 0.074%. The incidence of a similar condition, traumatic rhabdomyolysis, is estimated to be around 0.074%. The incidence of a similar condition, traumatic rhabdomyolysis, is estimated to be around 0.074%. He has no medical problems.

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Pain Management of Common Chief Complaints in the ED

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Costochondritis, rib fractures, and pericarditis are common causes of chest pain that can be treated with multimodal regimens. 7 Rib and Sternal Fractures: Rib fractures are often caused by blunt chest trauma. Up to two-thirds of rib fractures are missed on initial chest radiographs. J Emerg Med. Acad Emerg Med.

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Bubble Wrap PLUS – July ’23

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Original clinical studies Distribution and pattern of hand fractures in children and adolescents. 2023 Jun 1;76(6):731-736 The Association Between Media-Based Exposure to Nonsuicidal Self-Injury and Emergency Department Visits for Self-Harm. Ultrasonography or Radiography for Suspected Pediatric Distal Forearm Fractures.

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Caring for children after a kidney transplant

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You are working in the paediatric emergency department of a busy District General Hospital. These centres have a close relationship with their patients, but this does not mean they may not turn up at your emergency department! Kidney transplant recipients have a higher risk of fractures. Any history of injury?