1. Our Surgical colleagues often would like us to believe that a scalpel can fix any problem – in this case, they may be correct. 2. We often prescribe antibiotics after drainage of a simple abscess… perhaps to make us…
Carrying along with the theme of unusual conditions presenting as the common illnesses (see also Kawasaki Disease, HUS and many other Pediatric conditions), let’s bring to mind Lemierre’s Syndrome. • Jugular Vein Thrombosis (JVT) associated with an anaerobic infection in…
Kawasaki’s Disease (KD) is a condition that is often thought of while “pimping” students, but in clinical practice it is often quickly disregarded. Unfortunately, KD is the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children in the developed world (surpassing…
An estimated 2,815,600 children are harmed or endangered by their caretakers annually Bruises and Fractures are the most common injuries seen with abuse, but also occur frequently from accidents (I’ve certainly seen more accidental bruises and broken bones than abusive……
We are all familiar with the issues that surround the febrile infant and the appropriate work-up. Often our familiarity can lead to complacency. One area that we need to remain vigilant is in performing…
Nasal Foreign Bodies – Positive Pressure Technique We have all been there… whether at work at home… looking at a child in disbelief: “why would you put that up there?” Inevitably, what goes up, must come down. But how?…
This is one of those conditions that can generate a lot of confusion and debate among intelligent people… and is therefore fun to think about. Neonatal Conjunctivitis As the name suggests, it is conjunctivitis that develops within the 1st 4…