Pertussis – Still a Problem.
I don’t get around to watching the news much anymore (and for the most part that isn’t a bad thing as the idea of an objective reporter of news has morphed into someone who reiterates talking points over and…
Sean M. Fox
Popsicle Panniculitis
Many management algorithms in the Pediatric ED have “Administration of Ice Popsicle” as the main nodal decision point and therapeutic maneuver. Some days I feel like a drug dealer as I continually offer free Ice Pops to the little…
Complicated Pneumonia – Parapneumonic Effusion
Back on November 12, 2010 we discussed Community Acquired Pneumonia, and naturally, we are all masters at its management now (PS, I greatly appreciate those of you who have been actually reading these weekly since 2010). But, on occasion,…
Childhood Injury – Still the leading cause of Mortality!
We are all keenly aware that accidental injuries are the most significant cause of childhood mortality. It is this fact that keeps us all busy in our clinical settings… and is also what frightens us parents of children the…
Hair Grooming Syncope
One of the great aspects of our jobs is that every day offers a new opportunity to learn. One of my residents taught me something new my last shift in the Peds ED (thank you, Dr. Skefos!)… I honestly do…
Salmonella Gastroenteritis
We all love to eat raw eggs in our morning protein shake (with extra peanut butter), but occasionally an outbreak of Salmonella will cause us to rethink our dietary choices. So, should we reconsider how we manage gastroenteritis in patients…
Molluscum Contagiosum
We have discussed before how I am not a huge fan of rashes… but I am comfortable with being able to look for the characteristics of the more concerning ones (ex, petechiae, purpura, vesicles, bullae, target lesions, desquamation). With that…