Many kids are presenting to the ED for failure of outpatient antibiotic therapy of community acquired pneumonia, only to find out that’s because they weren’t on the right meds! Mycoplasma Pneumonia has become more prevalent. Let's debrief on this atypical bug.
Parvovirus is responsible for a variety of diseases in humans, including the well-known "fifth disease" in children, but it can also lead to more severe complications in certain individuals. Let's review.
Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis is a challenging, but important, condition to consider when evaluating patient with new, presumed psychiatric symptoms. Let's take a minute to review what to look for and how to evaluate.
The 2020 updates made to the NIH Asthma Management Guidelines can help us in the Emergency Department! Let's digest a Morsel on them.
Cerebral Edema is a feared complication of DKA in children. Let's review the most current recommendations on the Cerebral Edema and Diabetic Ketoacidosis.