BECTS (Benign Epilepsy with CentroTemporal Spikes) Seizures / Benign Rolandic Epilepsy of Childhood
Seizures may look terrifying, but not all lead to devastation. Benign Rolandic Epilepsy is an example. Let's take a minute to review.
Christyn Magill
Kikuchi-Fujimoto Disease
Kikuchi-Fujimoto Disease is very rare, but a condition that warrants our suspicion when dealing with fever and lymphadenopathy.
Pediatric Balanitis and Balanoposthitis
Pediatric Balanitis and Balanoposthitis can be a source of concern for both patient, parents, and providers. Let's take a minute to review.
Topical Therapies for Pediatric Burns
Burn management can be complex and we have discussed several aspects of it. Now let's review Topical Therapies for Pediatric Burns.
Kounis Syndrome
But what happens when the two (allergic reaction and cardiac insult) mix together? Badness, that’s what... and the offspring’s name is Kounis Syndrome. Let’s explore how an allergic reaction can cause a child to essentially have a heart attack.
Pseudoparalysis of Parrot
Congenital infections can be devastating for patients and families and very challenging for clinicians. Let's review a complication of congenital syphilis - pseudoparalysis of Parrot.
The Broselow-Luten System
There are many challenges with managing the acutely ill pediatric patient. Estimating their weight is critically important! Let’s discuss the benefits (and caveats) of using the Broselow-Luten system for estimating weight in children.