Category 2016 Morsels

Endotracheal Tube Depth

Endotracheal Tube Depth

We all know that airway management is a critical skill for those of us who care for pediatric patients in the acute environment!  Due to conditions like severe respiratory illness (ex, asthma), acute trauma (ex, pulmonary contusion), or acute metabolic…

Rib Fractures

Rib Fracture

We know that children are super flexible and that is a good thing!  Often kids will bend and won’t break!  Unfortunately, there are events that still lead to childhood injuries. Some of these events are unfortunate and accidental (ex, Submersions), while…

Mandible Fracture

Jaw Fracture

Unfortunately, children are at significant risk for traumatic injuries, whether they be young or old. Injury prevention strategies is, obviously, the best way to avoid these events, but “accidents” do happen, so we need to be facile with managing all…

Can’t Intubate Can’t Ventilate

Can't Intubate Can't Ventilate

“Can’t Intubate Can’t Ventilate” is one of the frightening statements that causes massive surges of adrenaline in everyone. Unfortunately, most neural synapses don’t function well with that large surge of adrenaline, and it is, therefore, imperative to contemplate how to manage…

Little League Shoulder

Shoulder Injury

Summertime is rapidly approaching (at least for us in the Northern Hemisphere).  While this is often met with great excitement as we ponder vacations, it also means that we need to prepare for the consequences of all of that leisure…

Legg Calve Perthes Disease

Avascular Necrosis

The limping child often grabs our attention and makes us ponder many conditions, like Toddler’s Fracture, Septic Arthritis, SCFE, Osteomyelitis, and Growing Pains. One additional condition that shouldn’t be overlooked is one with an interesting name: Legg Calve Perthes Disease.…

Thyroid Storm

Thyroid Storm

Thyroid disease is a common consideration for the ill adult patient, but not as commonly considered in children.  That being stated, we have mentioned several conditions which may be related to thyroid disease in children (ex, Bulging Fontanelle, Fever of…