Late-Presenting Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Part of the challenge with evaluating children is the ever present concern for an unusual emergent condition masquerading as a common...
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Sickle Cell Hepatopathy
Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is terrible, and we are well versed in many of the common presentations. Pain and fever complaints...
Upside Down Vagal Maneuver for SVT
Cardiac arrhythmias and conditions in children certainly warrant our concern. The entire clinical spectrum is challenging to evaluate and manage; from...
Ultrasound for Pediatric Head Injury
Have you ever looked at your handy ultrasound and wondered: “What else can I scan with this?” Certainly, over the past...
Toxic Shock Syndrome
Caring for the child in shock is challenging! Vascular access has to be attained. Fluids have to be given quickly and...
Cardiac Tamponade in Children
We have discussed, previously, how the unique anatomic and physiologic differences kids have may make conditions more subtle and challenging to...
Patellar Tendon Rupture
Sports are wonderful to be involved in! They promote teamwork, selflessness, and healthy habits! With all of the positive aspects, there...
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