title: Advances in pediatric emergency department procedures.
abstract: Pediatric procedures in the Emergency Department typically involve techniques for stabilization, evaluation, and treatment of the child. This article considers indications and techniques for vascular access, lumbar puncture, arterial lines, pulse oximetry, and urine collection. Multiple routes of medication administration and pain management modalities also are reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Emergency Medicine, Saint Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Miller
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Leno
mesh_terms: D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D002648:Child; D003422:Critical Care / Q000379:methods*; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital / Q000379:methods; D005676:Gravity Suits; D006801:Humans; D059408:Pain Management; D010372:Pediatrics; D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations / Q000008:administration & dosage; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations