We all should fear Hypoglycemia! It likes to deceive us; it can cause critical illness; and it can be caused by critical illness. Obviously, many conditions can be associated with hypoglycemia (ex, Burns, Seizures, Gastroenteritis, Inborn Errors). While the detection…
A child spewing bright red blood across the room will likely grab your attention, and potentially ruin your day. Fortunately, it is a rare event, but it is the life-threatening rare event that we must remain vigilant for! The post-tonsillectomy…
Dermatologic eruptions (AKA rashes) exist on such an interesting spectrum – from unexciting to emergent. We’ve previously discussed my general approach to rashes (and occasional disdain for them). We have also reviewed our need to maintain vigilance for the potential…
The worlds of Pediatrics and Toxicology often intersect, unfortunately. From very early on in my career I learned the significance of Poison Control access [1(800)222-1222]. We have discussed some important toxic exposures previously (ex, Laundry Pods, Lead Toxicity, Special Foreign…
Who doesn’t love a swimming pool or hot tub? They practically equate to fun and relaxation! Well… unless you are an Emergency Medicine clinician… in which case you naturally see hazards everywhere (it is one of our super powers). While…
Often clinicians shy away from caring for children, because of the notion that “they aren’t little adults.” We have previously discussed my disdain for this mantra. They are not aliens! They do, however, have different anatomy and physiology that must…
It is often stated that “not all that Wheezes is Asthma,” but actually recalling what is on that Differential Diagnosis list is challenging. We have discussed several wheeze-related etiologies like Bronchiolitis, Heart Failure, Pneumonia, and Aspirated Foreign Bodies. Similarly, not…