Strep Pharyngitis Testing in Toddlers?
Human Trafficking in the Pediatric ED
Distal Intestinal Obstruction Syndrome and Cystic Fibrosis
Febrile Infants 8 to 28 Days Old! Pediatric Fever Update
Pediatric Fever Update: Febrile Infants 29 to 60 Day Old!
Pediatric Sinusitis Complications
Ewing Sarcoma
Many times providers convey to me that their greatest concerns come from the thought of having to care for the critically ill pediatric patient. Unquestionably, this patient deserves a high level of respect and is why we have an entire…
Depo-Provera Administration in Ped ED
In the past we have discussed the administration of chronic medications (ex, Controller Meds for Asthma) and vaccinations that previously were felt to belong only in the Primary Care Setting. Clearly, the patient’s location matters less than what care she…
Apt-Test for Neonatal Hematemesis
We all are well aware that there are many perils and pitfalls awaiting those who choose to trust a neonate. It is not that the neonate is innately malicious or malingering. She or he is clearly not determined to be…
Primitive Reflexes in Infants
I hope that by now you know that I am not a proponent of the phrase “Kids aren’t little adults,” preferring to focus on ensuring we are all empowered to learn and recognize the variance in anatomy and physiology in…
Traumatic Vertebral Artery Dissection in Children
Oh, trampolines how I despise you. No, I am not a killjoy. Yes, I am a hypocrite (as I once enjoyed flinging myself through the air as I tried to test my immature abilities to avoid other human flying objects…