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Abstract:
Taking call as an orthopaedic surgeon is commonplace and expected at many institutions. Taking general orthopaedic call without specialized backup physicians can be challenging and daunting. Pediatric patients commonly present to emergency departments around the country with a host of pathologies, many of which are different from those of adults. It is imperative to recognize injuries and scenarios that require emergent or urgent intervention, those that can potentially become difficult, and how to triage nonurgent ones. Just as important is identifying one's ability to treat these patients (as a surgeon or an institution) and the capacity and mechanism to transfer these patients to specialized care centers. The general orthopaedic surgeon will be required to assess on-call challenges with pediatric patients.
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