[General strategies of care in paediatric emergency cases].
Due to the dramatic changes in anatomy and physiology from birth to adolescence children build a quite inhomogenous group of patients. However, the knowledge of these changes and the differences between children and adults are crucial for the adequate treatment of paediatric emergency medical cases. This article indicates the most important items for an emergency physician to know.
Müller-Lobeck
Lutz
L
Klinik für Anästhesiologie mit Schwerpunkt Intensivmedizin, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin. lutz.mueller-lobeck@charite.de
Birnbaum
Jürgen
J
Spies
Claudia
C
D000465:Algorithms; D002648:Child; D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000379:methods*; D005858:Germany; D006801:Humans; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000379:methods*; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000628:therapy*