Common topics in adolescent critical care medicine.

Sharon Skaletzky, Balagangadhar R Totapally

Journal: Adolescent medicine: state of the art reviews 2013;24(1):167-84, xiii

PMID: 23705524

Abstract

This article reviews some common conditions in adolescents that require critical care. Topics that are covered include severe sepsis and shock, acute respiratory distress syndrome, status asthmaticus, diabetic ketoacidosis, poisoning (acetaminophen, decongestants, prescription medications, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors), and trauma. Comments about bariatric surgery are also included.

Address: Western Michigan School of Medicine, Pediatric Critical Care Physician, Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, USA. [email protected]

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MeSH Terms: Adolescent, Adolescent Medicine, Bariatric Surgery, Critical Care, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Humans, Poisoning, Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Sepsis, Status Asthmaticus, Wounds and Injuries