title: [Review: common pediatric emergencies].
abstract: Pediatric emergencies are exceptional challenges for every emergency doctor. Referring to the complete spectrum of all emergencies the percentage of pediatric cases amounts 5-10%. In adulthood cardiovascular diseases represent the major cause for emergencies whereas in childhood respiratory disturbances and seizures prevail. This article reviews the most common pediatric disease patterns that are of importance for the emergency doctor. The typical clinical symptoms will be outlined as well as the corresponding therapeutic measures.
authors.affiliation: Klinik für AllgemeinePädiatrie und Leiter der Kinderrettungsstelle an der Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Otto-Heubner-Centrum für Kinder- und Jugendmedizin. stephan.henning@charite.de
authors.forename: Stephan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Henning
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Laschat
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000379:methods*; D005858:Germany; D006801:Humans; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000379:methods*; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000628:therapy*