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Guidelines for Elective Pediatric Fiberoptic Intubation
Published on: January 17, 2011
Pediatric Considerations
1Baja Project for Crippled Children/Operation Footprint, Westlake Village, CA, USA; American Board of Podiatric Medicine, Hermosa Beach, CA, USA; Western University of Podiatric Medicine, Pomona, CA, USA.
Abstract:
The article discusses the nuances required to effectively perform the biomechanical examination in children and assess the findings. The author covers several factors in children that make the examination different in certain respects than in that of adults, including growth, osseous maturation, gait development, and interpretation of symptoms as conveyed by the child. Further delineation is made for prewalkers, foot-flat to foot-flat walkers, and heel-to-toe walkers. Segmental review of the lower extremity is covered by age bracket, with clinical pearls inserted where relevant to assist the clinician. A brief discussion of shoe wear and orthoses is made as well.
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