Children with chronic medical problems may require a variety of specialized tools, but what do you do when those tools become the problem. We have previously reviewed issues with Baclofen Pumps as well as Vagal Nerve Stimulators. We have also…
Air may be considered the sine qua non of life (without it there is nothing); however, we prefer to have it in specific areas, like our lungs. Finding air where it isn’t supposed to be can often portend serious medical…
Managing seizures in pediatric patients is a common occurrence in the Emergency Department. We have discussed seizure related issues in the past: Seizure Mimics, Neonatal Seizures, Simple Febrile Seizures, and Complex Febrile Seizures. Some seizures require us to remember unique pediatric…
We have previously explored some issues with one of my “favorite” topics: Apparent Life Threatening Events (See ALTE and Never Trust a Neonate). Recently, it has been recommended that the term “Apparent Life Threatening Event / ALTE” be removed from…
Kids, while adorable, can be a real pain in the neck (at least for their parents). Of course, occasionally, they will have pains in their own necks. We have addressed several potential causes of the neck pain previously (ex, Torticollis, Strep…
Ticks are disgusting (no offense ticks). They engorge themselves on our blood, becoming bloated sloth-like sacs of our serum. While that is certainly not appealing, what makes them most offensive is their tendency to transmit awful diseases to us. These…
Tobacco smoke is a health hazard for children (and us children of all ages). We know this. So it seems like movement away for cigarettes is good for everyone; however, the thirst for nicotine is still quite strong and is…