Nasal Fractures
We can all agree that the nose is a very useful part of the body. It allows us to stop and smell the flowers. It offers us an amazing way to administer medications (ex, intranasal fentanyl). For some, it is…
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Pediatric Traumatic Glaucoma
Eye complaints are commonly encountered when caring for kids in the ED. Often, they are due to a simple issue, like conjunctivitis (although even “simple” deserves vigilance – Conjunctivitis-Otitis-Syndrome), but there are other times when the “red eye” warrants greater…
Trampoline Injuries
Life is full of dangers, everywhere we go, and the house is certainly not a complete sanctuary. In fact, the home can be quite hazardous (ex, Detergent Pods, Liquid Nicotine, Electricity, Firearms, and Lawn Mowers). While some of these items…
Infant Formula Primer
Often a little knowledge of primary care topics can help our evaluation and management of infants presenting to the ED. We have discussed some of these previously (ex, Growth, Developmental Milestones), but let us take a moment to review another…
Neonate with Bloody Stool
While the pediatric population deserves special attention (the purpose of this website), kids are not aliens… they are just small humans with unique anatomy and physiology that must be consider when caring for them. The neonate, on the other hand,…
Pediatric Lyme Disease
Infections and children seem to go hand in hand (seriously, their little hands are like petri dishes!). We have covered many common infections (ex, Abscess, Pneumonia, Otitis Externa, UTI)and some unusual ones as well (ex, Rabies, Mumps, Measles). Aside form…
Pediatric Difficult Airway
Respiratory illness, sepsis, and trauma are three important entities afflicting children that may lead to needing to manage a child’s airway. Airway management in the ED is a complex interplay of patient factors, clinical illness status, and provider factors that,…