RT Book, Section
A1 Copeland, Joseph E.
A2 Tintinalli, Judith E.
A2 Stapczynski, J. Stephan
A2 Ma, O. John
A2 Yealy, Donald M.
A2 Meckler, Garth D.
A2 Cline, David M.
SR Print(0)
ID 1121497135
T1 Pneumonia in Infants and Children
T2 Tintinalli’s Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide, 8e
YR 2016
FD 2016
PB McGraw-Hill Education
PP New York, NY
SN 9780071794763
LK accessemergencymedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1121497135
RD 2024/04/23
AB Pneumonia  is  an  infection  of  the  lung  and  lower  respiratory  tract,  below  the  level  of  the  larynx.  Globally,  pneumonia  is  a  leading  cause  of  morbidity  and  mortality,  with  an  estimated  120  million  cases  annually  resulting  in  nearly  1.3  million  deaths.1  The  greatest  burden  of  disease  and  mortality  occurs  in  the  developing  world,  and  young  children  under  the  age  of  2  account  for  81%  of  pediatric  deaths  from  pneumonia.  Although  survival  in  industrialized  countries  is  better  than  in  the  developing  world,  the  burden  of  disease  remains  high,  with  an  estimated  2  to  2.6  million  cases  annually,  resulting  in  nearly  a  million  hospitalizations.2  This  chapter  addresses  the  clinical  and  radiographic  diagnosis  of  pneumonia,  common  viral  and  bacterial  causes,  evidence-based  treatments,  and  appropriate  disposition  and  follow-up  for  children  seen  in  the  ED.  Wherever  possible,  you  will  see  special  mention  of  unusual  microbes,  changing  patterns  of  immunization  and  resistance,  and  special  considerations  for  children  with  underlying  medical  conditions.  If  you  have  limited  pediatric  experience,  you  may  find  the  section  on  the  use  and  interpretation  of  chest  radiographs  in  children  helpful.