Common topics in adolescent critical care medicine.

This article reviews some common conditions in adolescents that require critical care. Topics that are covered include severe sepsis and shock, acute respiratory distress syndrome, status asthmaticus, diabetic ketoacidosis, poisoning (acetaminophen, decongestants, prescription medications, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors), and trauma. Comments about bariatric surgery are also included. PMID: 23705524 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Source: Adolescent Medicine: State of the Art Reviews - Category: Pediatrics Tags: Adolesc Med State Art Rev Source Type: research