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Selected pediatric emergencies in community practice

R A Mangione1

  • 1St. John's University, College of Pharmacy, Jamaica, N.Y., USA.

Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association (Washington, D.C. : 1996)
|January 1, 1997
PubMed

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Recognizing serious infections in children is crucial as symptoms can mimic minor illnesses. Prompt diagnosis of central nervous system infections and acute epiglottitis is vital to prevent severe outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Serious childhood infections can present with symptoms similar to minor illnesses, complicating diagnosis.
  • Acute epiglottitis is a life-threatening condition primarily affecting children aged 2-7 years, requiring rapid identification and intervention.
  • Healthcare professionals, including pharmacists, must be vigilant for signs of child abuse and neglect.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the diagnostic challenges in identifying serious infections in children.
  • To emphasize the critical importance of early recognition and management of acute epiglottitis.
  • To inform pharmacists about their role in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical presentations of serious pediatric infections.
  • Analysis of case studies and epidemiological data for acute epiglottitis.
  • Discussion of pharmacist responsibilities in child protection.

Main Results:

  • The subtle presentation of serious infections in children necessitates a high index of suspicion.
  • Delayed diagnosis of acute epiglottitis can lead to rapid deterioration and mortality.
  • Pharmacists are positioned to identify potential cases of child abuse and neglect through patient interactions.

Conclusions:

  • Early suspicion and diagnosis are paramount for managing serious infections in pediatric patients.
  • Awareness of acute epiglottitis symptoms and prompt treatment are essential for survival.
  • Pharmacists play a key role in child welfare by recognizing and reporting abuse and neglect.

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