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{"title":"Infections Caused by Spirochetes: Syphilis, Lyme Disease, Leptospirosis","authors":"P. Duff","doi":"10.2310/fm.19049","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2310/fm.19049","url":null,"abstract":"Syphilis is caused by the spirochete Treponema pallidum. It is classified as primary, secondary, tertiary, and latent infection. If left untreated, syphilis can cause devastating injury to the fetus. The drug of choice for treatment of syphilis in pregnancy is penicillin. Lyme disease is caused by Borrelia burgdorferi and is transmitted by the Ixodes scapularis tick. The principal clinical manifestation of Lyme disease is erythema migrans, but patients may also develop arthritis and cardiac and neurologic abnormalities. Congenital Lyme disease has not been reported. The drug of choice for treatment of Lyme disease in pregnancy is amoxicillin. Leptospirosis is usually acquired from direct contact with urine of infected animals or through contaminated water, soil, or vegetation. Pregnant women with mild disease should be treated with oral amoxicillin. Patients with severe disease should be hospitalized and treated with intravenous penicillin or ampicillin.\u0000\u0000This review contains 5 figures, 5 tables, and 19 references.\u0000Key Words: clinical infection, congenital syphilis, latent infection, leptospirosis, Lyme disease, syphilis","PeriodicalId":10989,"journal":{"name":"DeckerMed Family Medicine","volume":"20 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-11-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87507584","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Breastfeeding","authors":"Marcie K. Richardson","doi":"10.1891/9780826184917.0007","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1891/9780826184917.0007","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":10989,"journal":{"name":"DeckerMed Family Medicine","volume":"55 8 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-11-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80698644","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Principles of Neurologic Ethics","authors":"M. Siket, Jay M. Baruch","doi":"10.2310/fm.4287","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2310/fm.4287","url":null,"abstract":"Neuroethics refers to the branch of applied bioethics pertaining to the neurosciences and emerging technologies that impact our ability to understand or enhance a human mind. In the setting of emergency medicine, the clinician will encounter neuroethical dilemmas pertaining to the acutely brain injured or impaired; similar to other ethical decisions encountered in emergency medicine, such neuroethical dilemmas are often complicated by insufficient information regarding the patient’s wishes and preferences and a short time frame in which to obtain this information. This review examines the basis of neuroethics in emergency medicine; neuroethical inquiry; the neuroscience of ethics and intuition; issues regarding autonomy, informed consent, paternalism, and persuasion; shared decision making; situations in which decision-making capacity is in question; beneficence/nonmaleficence; incidental findings and their implications; risk predictions; and issues of justice. The figure shows the use of tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA) for cerebral ischemia within 3 hours of onset and changes in outcome due to treatment. Tables list common ethical theories, virtues/values of an acute care provider, components of informed consent discussion unique to t-PA in acute ischemic stroke, models of the physician-patient relationship, eight ways to promote effective shared decision making, components of capacity assessment, and emergency department assessment of futility.\u0000This review contains 1 figure, 9 tables, and 90 references.\u0000Keywords: Ethics, autonomy, shared decision-making, moral dilemmas, framing, decision-making capacity, beneficence and nonmaleficence","PeriodicalId":10989,"journal":{"name":"DeckerMed Family Medicine","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-10-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90392081","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Failure to Thrive in Infants and Toddlers","authors":"Madhura Y Phadke, Anthony F. Porto","doi":"10.2310/fm.5609","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2310/fm.5609","url":null,"abstract":"Failure to thrive (FTT) is a broad term that is used to document an abnormal pattern of weight gain over time. There is no single definition for FTT, but all proposed definitions use anthropometric parameters such as weight gain or weight for length. The term FTT has been falling out of favor, and the term weight/growth faltering is becoming more common to describe this clinical entity. The underlying problem in FTT is inadequate usable calories. The primary mechanisms leading to FTT are impaired absorption, increased metabolic demands, and inadequate caloric intake. Inadequate caloric intake is the most common of these mechanisms, although FTT is often a combination of the three. The diagnostic evaluation of FTT must take into account the multifactorial nature of this clinical sign. A comprehensive history is essential for diagnosis and should include specific questions about the child’s living situation and feeding habits. The physical examination must include accurate weight and length measurements. Clinicians should look for signs of abuse or neglect, dysmorphic features, abnormal skin or nail findings, digital clubbing, or other signs of chronic disease. Laboratory investigations are rarely revealing in FTT but should be considered if there is a high index of suspicion for underlying disease. Treatment in FTT favors a multidisciplinary approach. The primary goal of treatment is restoration of normal growth velocity. Children with FTT are at increased risk for growth and cognitive problems in later childhood, although the clinical significance of these findings is not well understood. The mainstay of treatment is increasing calories in the diet. Enteral feeding, orally or via a tube, is always preferred over parenteral feeding due to a better safety profile, ease of feeding, and lower cost. Parenteral nutrition is an acceptable way to meet caloric needs in infants and children when enteral nutrition is not possible. Children with FTT and malnutrition should be monitored closely for refeeding syndrome, which results from fluid and electrolyte shifts in malnourished children. In general, FTT can be treated on an outpatient basis with close follow-up. Indications for hospitalization include severe malnutrition/dehydration and concern for child endangerment.\u0000This review contains 7 figures, 8 tables and 26 references\u0000Key words: enteral feeding, failure to thrive, growth charts, nutrition, parenteral nutrition, poor weight gain, tube feeding, weight loss","PeriodicalId":10989,"journal":{"name":"DeckerMed Family Medicine","volume":"98 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76502123","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Gastrointestinal Tract Infections","authors":"M. Goldberg, Molly L. Paras","doi":"10.2310/gastro.1296","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2310/gastro.1296","url":null,"abstract":"Gastrointestinal infections, which present with acute diarrhea, sometimes accompanied by vomiting, are an extremely common medical complaint, with an annual incidence of 0.6 illnesses per person. Transmission can occur from animals to person, from person to person, or by the ingestion of contaminated foodstuffs. In the United States, more than 90% of cases are caused by viruses, with norovirus being by far the most common. Common among bacterial causes of acute gastrointestinal infection are Salmonella, Campylobacter, Shigella, Shiga toxin–producing Escherichia coli, Vibrio, Yersinia, and Clostridium difficile. These infections are typically self-limited, but depending on the etiologic agent and characteristics of the host, antibiotic therapy may be indicated. Certain gastrointestinal infections are associated with significant complications, including reactive arthritis, Guillain-Barré syndrome, or septicemia.\u0000This review contains 4 figures, 7 tables, and 60 references.\u0000Key words: Campylobacter, Escherichia coli, Guillain-Barré syndrome, reactive arthritis, Shiga toxin, Shigella, Vibrio, Yersinia","PeriodicalId":10989,"journal":{"name":"DeckerMed Family Medicine","volume":"31 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81589050","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Acute Viral Meningitis","authors":"K. Roos, J. Brosch","doi":"10.2310/fm.1269","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2310/fm.1269","url":null,"abstract":"Acute viral meningitis refers to inflammation of the meninges of the brain in response to a viral pathogen. Viruses cause meningitis, encephalitis, myelitis, or a combination of these, meningoencephalitis or encephalomyelitis. Viral meningitis is typically a self-limited disorder with no permanent neurologic sequelae. This chapter reviews the epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, treatment, complications, and prognosis. Tables describe Wallgren’s criteria for aseptic meningitis, important arboviral infections found in North America, herpes family viruses and meningitis, classic cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) abnormalities with viral meningitis, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention criteria for confirming arboviral meningitis, basic CSF studies for viral meningitis, and etiology of CSF pleocytosis. Figures depict common causes of viral meningitis, nuchal rigidity, examination for Kernig sign, and Brudzinski sign for meningeal irritation.\u0000This review contains 4 highly rendered figures, 8 tables, and 17 references.","PeriodicalId":10989,"journal":{"name":"DeckerMed Family Medicine","volume":"59 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78062490","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Child Abuse and Nonaccidental Trauma","authors":"S. Malka","doi":"10.2310/TYWC.4417","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2310/TYWC.4417","url":null,"abstract":"Child abuse accounts for over 1% of visits to pediatric emergency departments (EDs), and injuries related to abuse have higher morbidity and mortality than accidental injuries. Recognizing child abuse and neglect in the ED is challenging but critical to prevent recurrent episodes of abuse and long-term physical and emotional sequelae. This review defines child abuse and neglect and explores historical and physical examination findings, assessment and diagnosis, treatment, disposition, and outcomes for victims of child abuse. Figures show x-rays demonstrating common fracture patterns associated with abusive injury and an algorithm for evaluation of nonaccidental trauma in the ED. Tables list key historical elements in the evaluation for abuse or neglect, bruising characteristics suggestive of abuse, fractures that are specific for abuse, and recommended laboratory evaluation for suspected abuse. \u0000\u0000This review contains 4 figures, 5 tables, and 36 references.\u0000Key words: child abuse, child neglect, nonaccidental trauma, sexual abuse","PeriodicalId":10989,"journal":{"name":"DeckerMed Family Medicine","volume":"137 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-08-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76691976","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Pediatric Fever","authors":"Clifford C. Ellingson, D. Woolridge","doi":"10.2310/fm.4401","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2310/fm.4401","url":null,"abstract":"Fever is one of the most common chief complaints among pediatric emergency departments. The evaluation and approach to a pediatric fever can be challenging. Although most cases of fever are viral in origin, the potential for a deadly bacterial infection would make even the most seasoned practitioner attentive. This review discusses the initial assessment of the pediatric patient and both necessary and recommended workups for pediatric fevers among various age groups. Common infections of bacterial and viral causes for fever are discussed and treatment recommendations offered. \u0000 \u0000This review contains 3 figures, 9 Tables and 48 references\u0000Key words: Pediatric fever, otitis media, pneumonia, urinary tract infection, neonatal sepsis, bacteremia, meningitis, serious bacterial infection, viral illness.","PeriodicalId":10989,"journal":{"name":"DeckerMed Family Medicine","volume":"26 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-08-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74169036","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Pediatric Orthopedic Emergencies","authors":"P. Gopwani, J. Koopmans","doi":"10.2310/fm.4411","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2310/fm.4411","url":null,"abstract":"Proper care of orthopedic injuries and emergencies in children and adolescents requires knowledge of the altered bone and ligament characteristics, varying stages of skeletal development, and potential for congenital or developmental abnormalities. Pediatric fractures affecting the growth plate require unique management to maintain optimal growth. Whereas some specific fractures in these skeletally immature patients require urgent surgical repair, other fractures remodel extremely well and can be managed with a simple splint. Particular dislocations are common in this population and may have concomitant fractures. There are several overuse injuries seen primarily in children, and treatment aims to keep the patient active while allowing the injury to heal. Potentially devastating osteoarticular infections occur in the pediatric population and must be differentiated from more benign causes of joint pain, such as transient synovitis or congenital abnormalities. Children are also at risk for abnormalities such as slipped capital femoral epiphysis or Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease, which are rarely diagnosed in the adult population. It is imperative for a clinician to be aware of these and other nuances to optimally care for orthopedic injuries and emergencies in the pediatric population.\u0000\u0000This review contains 9 figures, 13 tables and 45 references\u0000\u0000Key words: bone, musculoskeletal, orthopedic, skeletal","PeriodicalId":10989,"journal":{"name":"DeckerMed Family Medicine","volume":"9 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-08-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87282457","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Malignant Cutaneous Tumors","authors":"A. Halpern, P. Myskowski","doi":"10.2310/TYWC.1080","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2310/TYWC.1080","url":null,"abstract":"This chapter reviews the most common malignant cutaneous tumors. The section on malignant tumors of the epidermis discusses nonmelanoma skin cancer (i.e., basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma) and malignant melanoma. The section on malignant tumors of the dermis covers metastatic tumors, primary tumors (Merkel cell carcinoma, Paget disease, extramammary Paget disease, angiosarcoma, and dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans), and Kaposi sarcoma (i.e., classic Kaposi sarcoma, African Kaposi sarcoma, organ-transplant Kaposi sarcoma, and HIV-associated Kaposi sarcoma). The final section covers cutaneous lymphomas. The coverage of each disease includes a discussion of epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. Tables provide the adjusted estimated relative risks of melanoma by nevus type and number, the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) TNM classification and staging system, the estimated probability of 10-year survival in patients with primary cutaneous melanoma, and an overview of overview of therapy for cutaneous T cell lymphoma. Figures illustrate the presentation of many malignant cutaneous tumors.\u0000This review contains 10 highly rendered figures, 5 tables, and 105 references.","PeriodicalId":10989,"journal":{"name":"DeckerMed Family Medicine","volume":"15 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-08-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79292563","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}