Incarcerated umbilical hernia
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An incarcerated umbilical hernia may be a rare occurrence in infancy which requires immediate surgical repair. A 23-month-old infant was brought to a pediatric emergency department with the symptom of acute abdominal pain. Physical examination of the abdomen revealed a protruding area near the umbilical ring. X-rays showed an abdominal mass in this area and a distended stomach. Morphine was administered, and the mass was manually pushed in place. The infant underwent surgery the next day to repair the umbilical hernia. Intestinal obstruction and bowel incarceration are complications of umbilical hernia.
Publication Name: Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1072-4710
Year: 1997
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Caregiver Knowledge and Delivery of a Commonly Prescribed Medication (Albuterol) for Children
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Pediatricians should make sure all parents and caregivers of asthmatic children know the proper method of giving the child the anti-asthmatic drug albuterol. In a study of 41 caregivers, 63% said they were out of medication, 17% did not know the correct dose, and 44% did not know how often to give the drug. Twenty-two percent could not accurately measure the appropriate dose when tested. Ten percent used a teaspoon to measure the amount of the drug, but this proved to be inaccurate. A metered-dose inhaler or a calibrated measuring device were the most accurate for measuring the correct dose.
Publication Name: Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1072-4710
Year: 1999
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Over-the-counter medications: do parents give what they intend to give?
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Many parents may be unable to correctly determine and measure a dose of oral medication for their children. Doctors at a pediatric emergency department evaluated 100 caregivers, mostly parents, in a mock scenario that required them to measure a dose of acetaminophen for a child with fever. Parents had access to the child's weight, the package directions, and a selection of spoons, measuring cups and droppers. Only 30% correctly calculated an appropriate dose, then measured it accurately. Most errors resulted in underdosing. Such mistakes could cause more emergency department visits.
Publication Name: Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1072-4710
Year: 1997
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