Sean M. Fox

I enjoy taking care of patients and I finding it endlessly rewarding to help train others to do the same. I trained at the Combined Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics residency program at University of Maryland, where I had the tremendous fortune of learning from world renowned educators and clinicians. Now I have the unbelievable honor of working with an unbelievably gifted group of practitioners at Carolinas Medical Center. I strive every day to inspire my residents as much as they inspire me.

Joined: September 5, 2012
Articles: 554
Comments: 256

2022 Morsels, Cardiology, Critical Care, Endo/Met/Tox

High-Dose Insulin Therapy

Overdose of Calcium Channel Blockers and Beta-Adrenergic Antagonist (Beta Blockers) are feared in pediatric patients as they can have severe toxicity and mortality. This means we may need to take drastic actions. High Dose Insulin Therapy is one of those therapies that your Toxicologist may recommend. Let us review this therapy so you can be ready.

Sean M. Fox
January 14, 2022

2022 Morsels, Critical Care, Environmental

Cyanide Poisoning in Children

Cyanide poisoning is a severe condition that needs to considered in patients with smoke inhalation. Let us consider the presentation and therapy options.

Sean M. Fox
January 7, 2022

2021 Morsels, Cardiology, Critical Care

Noncompaction Cardiomyopathy in Children

You all may not agree with everything that is written within the Morsels, but no one can argue that Scrubs is the absolute best and most realistic medical TV series. Sure, ER was groundbreaking with its fantastic cinematography and intense…

Sean M. Fox
December 10, 2021

2021 Morsels, Gastrointestinal, Heme/Onc, Infectious Disease

Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)

The skin findings may just be the "tip of the iceberg" and that is true with Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS) in children.

Sean M. Fox
November 19, 2021

2021 Morsels, Critical Care, Endo/Met/Tox

Hyperglycemic Hyperosmotic Syndrome in Children

Hyperglycemic, hyperosmotic syndrome (HHS) can occur in children and can even be concurrent with DKA. Let's take a minute to review.

Sean M. Fox
October 15, 2021
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2021 Morsels, Environmental, Infectious Disease

Periodic Fever, Aphthous stomatitis, Pharyngitis, cervical Adenitis (PFAPA) Syndrome

Periodic fever, aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis, cervical adenitis (PFAPA) syndrome may be encountered in the ED, so let us review how to manage it.

Sean M. Fox
September 24, 2021

2021 Morsels, Environmental, Procedures / Tips

Human Trafficking in the Pediatric ED

Human Trafficking is a prevalent problem that deserves our attention. Let us review possible presentation of Human Trafficking in the Pediatric ED.

Sean M. Fox
September 10, 2021

2021 Morsels, Gastrointestinal

Distal Intestinal Obstruction Syndrome and Cystic Fibrosis

Distal Intestinal Obstruction Syndrome (DIOS) and Cystic Fibrosis

Constipation is a chronic complication of cystic fibrosis, but we need to also consider Distal Intestinal Obstruction Syndrome (DIOS) in these patients.

Sean M. Fox
August 13, 2021

2021 Morsels, Infectious Disease, Neonatal Issues

Febrile Infants 8 to 28 Days Old! Pediatric Fever Update

For this Morsel, let us consider the new AAP guidelines and the evaluation and management of the well-appearing febrile infant 8 to 28 days of age.

Sean M. Fox
August 6, 2021

2021 Morsels, Infectious Disease, Procedures / Tips

Pediatric Fever Update: Febrile Infants 29 to 60 Day Old!

For this Morsel, let us consider the new AAP guidelines and the evaluation and management of the well-appearing febrile infant 29 to 60 days of age.

Sean M. Fox
July 30, 2021

2021 Morsels, Infectious Disease

Pediatric Sinusitis Complications

Sinusitis is often diagnosed in patients with fever and nasal drainage, but often it is not severe. It can, however, become severe. Let's review Pediatric Sinusitis Complications.

Sean M. Fox
July 9, 2021