EMD850D

The purpose of this elective is to provide the student with an experience in acute care pediatrics. The student will improve their assessment skills in caring for the acutely ill or injured child. An approach to common pediatric emergencies will be taught. Students will perform the initial evaluation of patients, necessary workup and provide appropriate therapy after consultation with the Emergency Department faculty and residents. Students will gain experience while working alongside senior residents performing procedures such as phlebotomy and IV, lumbar punctures, splinting, and laceration repair. When not working clinically, students will attend the Emergency Department's teaching conferences.

Fall, Spring