Category 2015 Morsels

Brugada in Children

Syncope is a rather common presentation in the Pediatric ED.  While the etiology is most often a benign one, our vigilance assists us in detecting some of the more concerning entities.  Yes, the episode may have been caused by Hair-Grooming,…

Suicide Risk

We have covered numerous critical topics in the Ped EM Morsels over the past numerous years. Many are quite attention grabbing (ex, Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage, Delayed Sequence Intubation, and Submersion Injuries, and Lawn Mower Injuries), but that does not diminish the…

Tongue Laceration

Yes, as we’ve mentioned before, kids are often Gravitationally Challenged. Toddlers, toddle and tumble constantly. Often, this leads to simple bumps and bruises and minor injuries. Occasionally, these injuries appear rather dramatically though. One that will always catch parents’ attention…