Stroke is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children. The etiologies, risk factors, and…
Category: Risk Management Pitfalls
Pitfalls To Avoid With Septic Arthritis And Osteomyelitis In Pediatric Patients
Septic arthritis and osteomyelitis often present with a subacute course of illness and vague signs and…
Influenza Risk Management Pitfalls to Avoid in the Emergency Department
Patients presenting to the ED with ?influenza-like illness? (cough, sore throat, fever) are typical in the…
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10 Risk Management Pitfalls For Cervical Artery Dissections Cervical artery dissections involve the carotid or vertebral…
10 Risk Management Pitfalls in the Management of Suspected Bioterrorism in the Pediatric Patient
10 Risk Management Pitfalls in the Management of Suspected Bioterrorism in the Pediatric Patient 1. ?This…
10 Risk Management Pitfalls in the Management of Pediatric Patients With Bacterial Meningitis
The presentation of bacterial meningitis can overlap with viral meningitis and other conditions, and emergency clinicians…
10 Risk Management Pitfalls for Electrical Injuries in the Emergency Department
Human tissues have varying resistance characteristics and susceptibility to damage, so injuries may be thermal, electrical,…