Plantar Puncture Wound
The best lesson learned from the first Die Hard movie = never take your shoes off and shoot out glass windows. Ok,...
Ped EM Morsels Tasty Morsels of Medical Education
Eyelid Laceration
We all know injuries are a common occurrence in the Ped ED. It has been estimated that ~25% of children seek...
Necrotizing EnteroColitis
Over the years (yes, we have been doing the Ped EM Morsels that long), we have covered several intestinal disasters: for...
Periorbital Cellulitis
The complaint of “red eye” is frequently encountered in the Peds ED. We have entertained some considerations with respect to Conjunctivitis...
Morphine and Appendicitis
Morphine and Appendicitis “Don’t give the kid with potential appendicitis morphine!” the pediatric surgeon exclaims. Doing so will obscure their exam...
Cuffed Endotracheal Tubes in Children
We all are aware that the pediatric airway is different than an adult airway, so it seems reasonable that the selection...
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