Biomedical subjects

S R Hochbaum

Publications and source records attributed to S R Hochbaum.

3 recordsLinked to original sources

PubMed1987

The evaluation and treatment of the sexually assaulted patient.

There are several significant problems encountered in treating the assault victim in the Emergency Department setting. In a busy Emergency Department, the patient who has been assaulted may be prioritized behind other patients with more significant life-threatening illnesses or injuries. The delay in treatment that ensues may aggravate the emotional trauma already experienced. Additionally, the legal and technical aspects involved in the evaluation and subsequent testimony may erect a psychological barrier on the part of the physician or nurse. This article provides guidelines and handling all of the above problems with regard to the sexually assaulted patient.

Contraceptives, Oral↗

PubMed1987

Vaginal bleeding.

Vaginal bleeding is one of the most common gynecologic symptoms for which the patient will come to the Emergency Department. It is usually associated with psychologic distress and can be frightening to the patient. Vaginal bleeding can be the first sign of life-threatening medical disorders such as carcinoma, bleeding disorders, and trophoblastic disease. As with bleeding from other sources, it is not uncommon for a patient with significant vaginal bleeding to lose large amounts of circulating volume. These facts make it essential that the emergency physician deal quickly and effectively with this symptom.

Adolescent↗

PubMed1986

Emergency airway management.

Establishment of airway patency is a crucial procedure necessary for every emergency physician. Because no one method of airway management is appropriate for every emergency, emergency physicians must be skilled in several different types and familiar with the various equipment needed for each.

Adolescent↗