title: [Pediatric emergencies: Knowledge of basic measures for the emergency physician].
abstract: Life-threatening pediatric emergencies are relatively rare in the prehospital setting. Thus, the treating emergency physician may not always be familiar with and well trained in these situations. However, pediatric emergencies require early recognition and initiation of specific diagnostic and therapeutic interventions to prevent further damage. The treatment of pediatric emergencies follows current recommendations as detailed in published international guidelines. The aim of this review is to familiarize the emergency physician with general aspects pertinent to this topic-most importantly anatomical and physiological characteristics in this cohort. Also, specific information with regard to analgesia and sedation, which may be warranted in the prehospital setting, will be provided.
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Allgemeine Pädiatrie und Neonatologie; Bereich Pädiatrische und Neonatologische Intensivmedizin, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes, Kirrberger Straße, Gebäude 9, 66421, Homburg, Deutschland. sascha.meyer@uks.eu.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Meyer
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Intensivmedizin und Schmerztherapie, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes, 66421, Homburg, Deutschland.
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Grundmann
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Intensivmedizin und Schmerztherapie, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes, 66421, Homburg, Deutschland.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Reinert
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Allgemeine Pädiatrie und Neonatologie; Bereich Pädiatrische und Neonatologische Intensivmedizin, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes, Kirrberger Straße, Gebäude 9, 66421, Homburg, Deutschland.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Gortner
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002493:Central Nervous System Diseases / Q000628:therapy; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D016292:Procedural Sedation / Q000379:methods; D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000379:methods*; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D005858:Germany; D019983:Guideline Adherence; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000628:therapy
keywords: Analgesia; Guidelines; Physiology; Resuscitation; Sedation