Articles: emergency-department.
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Pediatric emergency care · Sep 2014
Risk Factors for Apnea in Children Presenting With Out-of-Hospital Seizure.
This study aimed to quantify risk factors for apnea in children 0 to 5 years of age with out-of-hospital seizure. ⋯ Field treatment with diazepam and seizing at the time of PED arrival are associated with the occurrence of apnea in children 0 to 5 years of age with out-of-hospital seizure. Larger studies are needed to determine what other factors may contribute to this risk.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Sep 2014
Case ReportsPartial penectomy after debridement of a Fournier's gangrene progressing with an isolated penile necrosis.
Fournier's gangrene (FG) is a rare and often fulminant necrotizing fasciitis of the perineum and genital region frequently due to polymicrobial infection. This truly emergent condition is typically seen in elderly, diabetic and immune compromised patients. Here, we report an unusual case of FG with isolated glans penis necrosis in a diabetic 77-year-old male patient presented to the emergency department complaining 5 days of pain and darkening of the glans penis. ⋯ Partial penectomy was performed. Isolated penile involvement in FG is very rare. Performing partial penectomy in appropriate cases can save penile length, stop the progression of disease, and increase the quality of life.