Diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus: evidence-based management of pediatric patients in the emergency department
Pediatr Emerg Med Pract
; 14(2): 1-24, 2017 02.
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| ID: mdl-28749121
ABSTRACT
Diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus are potentially deadly bacterial infections that are largely preventable through vaccination, though they remain in the population. This issue reviews the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and current recommended emergency management of these conditions. Disease-specific medications, as well as treatment of the secondary complications, are examined in light of the best current evidence. Resources include obtaining diphtheria antitoxin from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and best-practice recommendations with regard to testing, involvement of government health agencies, isolation of the patient, and identification and treatment of close contacts. Most importantly, issues regarding vaccination and prevention are highlighted.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Tétano
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Benzodiazepinas
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Bloqueadores dos Canais de Cálcio
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Coqueluche
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Desbridamento
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Difteria
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Profilaxia Pós-Exposição
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Antibacterianos
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Guideline
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Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Child
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Child, preschool
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Humans
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Infant
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Newborn
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Pediatr Emerg Med Pract
Ano de publicação:
2017
Tipo de documento:
Article