Last week we discussed the value of the tried and trusted antibiotic, Penicillin, for pneumonia. In the past we have also mentioned Acute Rheumatic Fever and the management of Strep Pharyngitis. We know that the therapy of choice for Strep Pharyngitis…
Infectious diseases are commonly considered when dealing with pediatric patients. We have covered topics in this realm numerous times (I believe that this would be the 64th Morsel in the ID category). One of the more prevalent considerations is pediatric…
Last week’s Morsel discussed patellar dislocations and mentioned the use of nitrous oxide to assist with the reduction. Many of you had great feedback on other pain management options (thank you!). Obviously, the management of pain is one of our…
We all like to feel like we can heal with our hands. For this reason, simple reductions are sometimes welcome complaints in your ED that is filled with copious rhinorrhea and voluminous emesis. We have discussed feeling like Mr. Miyagi…
For Emergency Physicians, neonatal “issues” often fall into one of two categories: 1) terrible, life-threatening disasters (ex, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, HSV, Congenital Heart Disease) and (2) I have no clue what that is, but it seems like your Primary Care Provider…
This week I had the pleasure of working with my dear colleagues during the Pediatric Procedure Course at ACEP/AAP Advanced Pediatric Assembly. We covered numerous important procedures, but one that deserves mentioning here is the use of Pigtail Catheters for…
Accidental injury (Trauma) leads to more pediatric deaths than ALL OTHER CAUSES COMBINED! Fortunately, unlike in adults, thoracic trauma is less common in kids (only 4-6% of pediatric traumas). Unfortunately, it is the SECOND leading cause of death after blunt…