title: Emergency pediatrics. Priorities and stabilization.
abstract: A systematic and expeditious approach to the emergency in the pediatric patient requires strict attention to prioritization of activities, assessment, and treatment. Only then can the clinician approach the patient with competency while maintaining sensitivity toward the unique needs of children.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D001990:Bronchiolitis, Viral / Q000628:therapy; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003440:Croup / Q000628:therapy; D003681:Dehydration / Q000628:therapy; D004630:Emergencies; D004826:Epiglottitis / Q000628:therapy; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000628:therapy*; D012151:Resuscitation / Q000379:methods; D012769:Shock / Q000628:therapy*