Pediatric Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
“Abdominal pain” is ubiquitous in the pediatric acute care setting. It’s list of potential causes are extensive and diverse. We have discussed...
Category: Genitourinary
Epididymitis in Children
One of the great aspects of working in my ED is being surrounded by a multitude of amazing and brilliant teammates....
Diabetes Insipidus
Recently, @EMHighAK (Alex Koyfman) asked about any “teaching points” with respect to Pediatric DKA and Cerebral Edema. In addition to referencing...
Straddle Injury
Injuries happen. Big injuries and small injuries occur at rates that continually hone and refine our skills and, potentially, deplete our...
Appendix Testis Torsion
Acute scrotal pain will always grab both patient’s and providers’ attention, appropriately. We have already discussed the most feared cause of...
Lead Poisoning
Poisonings certainly get practitioners’ attention; but some may present in a very subtle manner, making our task quite challenging. Lead Poisoning...
Microscopic Hematuria
Obtaining a urinalysis is often part of the management plan in the Ped ED to screen for a condition. Often it...
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