An unusual presentation of shock in a previously healthy child

Authors
Bernstein, J Frush, K
Citation
J. Bernstein et K. Frush, An unusual presentation of shock in a previously healthy child, PEDIAT EMER, 17(2), 2001, pp. 107-109
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Pediatrics
Journal title
PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY CARE
ISSN journal
07495161 → ACNP
Volume
17
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
107 - 109
Database
ISI
SICI code
0749-5161(200104)17:2<107:AUPOSI>2.0.ZU;2-W
Abstract
A previously healthy, 7-year-old African-American male presented to the eme rgency department with a high fever and signs of compensated shock. With th is case presentation, we review the clinical evaluation of a child in shock and discuss the importance of early recognition and treatment. Additionall y, the varied etiologies of shock in a previously healthy individual are di scussed.