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Child Abuse

  • When the Patient History Does Not Fit

    It is 0715 hours, and you have just come onto shift when EMS calls that they are...
  • Child Abuse Cases in the Emergency Department

    Case 1: A 5-year-old male is brought to the emergency department (ED) by his father and stepmother...
  • Tips for Diagnosing Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another

    A 9-month-old male presents to emergency department (ED) with his mother for seizure. The child was diagnosed...

When the Patient History Does Not Fit

October 10, 2024 - Ralph Riviello, MD, FACEP; and Heather Rozzi, MD, FACEP - 0 Comment

It is 0715 hours, and you have just come onto shift when EMS calls that they are…

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Child Abuse Cases in the Emergency Department

July 5, 2024 - Ralph Riviello, MD, FACEP; and Heather Rozzi, MD, FACEP - 0 Comment

Case 1: A 5-year-old male is brought to the emergency department (ED) by his father and stepmother…

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Tips for Diagnosing Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another

May 10, 2024 - Ralph Riviello, MD, FACEP; and Heather Rozzi, MD, FACEP - 0 Comment

A 9-month-old male presents to emergency department (ED) with his mother for seizure. The child was diagnosed…

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Scan for These Potential Signs of Non-Accidental Trauma

March 6, 2024 - Ralph J. Riviello, MD, MS, FACEP, and Heather V. Rozzi, MD, FACEP - 0 Comment

A 14-month-old male presents with fussiness. Per his mother, he seems to have some discomfort in his…

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Readers Respond: Antifreeze Poisoning Tests, Hemoptysis Suggestions, & More

January 3, 2024 - ACEP Now - 0 Comment

Re: ‘Toxicology Answer: An Illustrated Case of Ethylene Glycol, Direct and Indirect’ On behalf of my colleagues…

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How To Identify and Work With Neglected Children in the ED

October 31, 2023 - Ralph J. Riviello, MD, MS, FACEP, and Heather V. Rozzi, MD, FACEP - 1 Comment

Case A four-year-old male is brought via EMS for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The EMS technician expresses frustration…

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How to Evaluate Your Youngest Victims in Child Abuse Cases

April 18, 2022 - Heather V. Rozzi, MD, FACEP; and Ralph Riviello, MD, MS, FACEP - 0 Comment

The Case A two-year-old girl presents with a rash on her face. This was first noticed when…

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Tips for Diagnosing Abusive Head Trauma

May 18, 2021 - Ralph J. Riviello, MD, MS, FACEP; and Heather V. Rozzi, MD, FACEP - 0 Comment

The Case A 2-year-old male presents with vomiting. He was seen by his pediatrician two days ago…

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Pediatric Emergency-Medicine Workers Can Discuss Child Trafficking with Patients

February 1, 2021 - Carolyn Crist (Reuters Health) - 0 Comment

Health care workers in emergency departments should discuss child-trafficking concerns with their patients, emphasizing privacy and confidentiality,…

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TEN-4 FACES P: A Mnemonic to Help You Spot Signs of Child Abuse

August 19, 2020 - Caitlan Hinton; and Allison Trop, MD, FACEP - 0 Comment

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people have been staying home and spending more time with family. While…

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