epiglottitis/seizures

Traditionally, it has been recommended that first-responders should place chopsticks or their hand in a child's mouth to prevent the child from biting their tongue during convulsion. The practice persists locally in parts of Japan and can cause adverse events. We report a traumatic epiglottitis

OBJECTIVE To describe the epidemiology, natural history, and treatment of epiglottitis in the Hemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) vaccine era. METHODS Ten-year retrospective study. METHODS Tertiary-care children's hospital. METHODS Nineteen patients with a discharge diagnosis of

The immediate management of three kinds of emergencies in childhood-unconsciousness, convulsions and acute respiratory failure-is discussed. First of all and in any case it is necessary to assess and reestablish vital, especially cardiorespiratory functions. Most common causes of unconsciousness in

We report a case of a 28-year-old male who died suddenly on the way from his house to the hospital. He was said to have a gurgling sound in this throat followed by a seizure while sleeping at night. His wife tried to wake him up but he never returned to consciousness. She brought him to the hospital

OBJECTIVE To describe how primary care physicians (PCPs) transport seriously ill children from their offices to emergency departments (EDs). METHODS The authors conducted a mail survey of PCPs in upstate New York. RESULTS The response rate was 60% (119/199). Sixty-six percent (79/119) of the

OBJECTIVE To determine whether telephone preauthorization for reimbursement of ED care (medical "gate-keeping") by managed care organizations (MCOs) is associated with adverse outcomes. METHODS A structured review was performed of case reports solicited during 1994 and 1995 with possible adverse

To determine pediatrician preparedness to manage emergencies, a nationally representative random sample of 1000 non-hospital-based pediatricians was surveyed about (1) types of emergencies encountered and methods of transport to an emergency facility, (2) availability and use of equipment and