An unusual presentation of shock in a previously healthy child.
A previously healthy, 7-year-old African-American male presented to the emergency department with a high fever and signs of compensated shock. With this case presentation, we review the clinical evaluation of a child in shock and discuss the importance of early recognition and treatment. Additionally, the varied etiologies of shock in a previously healthy individual are discussed.
Bernstein
J
J
Department of Pediatrics, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina 27710, USA.
Frush
K
K
D002648:Child; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D006450:Hemoglobin SC Disease / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012769:Shock / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D013163:Splenomegaly / Q000209:etiology