Extremity fractures in children: when is it an emergency?
Not all pediatric fractures require emergent orthopedic attention. The information needed to assess and provide the appropriate interventions to children and their families following an extremity fracture is discussed in this article. A case study is used to describe a fracture that requires emergent intervention. The role of the pediatric orthopaedic nurse practitioner in the emergency department, inpatient, and outpatient setting is also illustrated.
DiFazio
Rachel
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Childrens Hospital Boston, MA, USA. rachel.difazio@childrens.harvard.edu
Atkinson
Carole C
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D000359:Aftercare / Q000458:organization & administration; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D004630:Emergencies / Q000451:nursing*; D016529:Emergency Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration; D005121:Extremities / Q000293:injuries*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008297:Male; D008487:Medical History Taking; D009722:Nurse Practitioners / Q000458:organization & administration; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000458:organization & administration*; D016530:Orthopedic Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration; D010290:Parents / Q000193:education; D010351:Patient Discharge; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010371:Pediatric Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000451:nursing; D014218:Triage / Q000458:organization & administration*