Category 2019 Morsels

Subgaleal Hematoma from Hair Braiding

Subgaleal Hematoma and Hair Braiding

The diversity of complaints and presentations in the ED keeps us on our toes and requires our continued vigilance. It is not uncommon for me to say, “I did not know that that could happen” during a shift. While we…

Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome

Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome

HYPER-Emesis sounds gross! It sounds like something from a horror movie and invokes thoughts of demonic possession. Of course we deal with vomiting a lot (ex, Pyloric Stenosis, Malrotation, Testicular Torsion, Ovarian Torsion, Vertigo, Ogilvie’s Syndrome) and fortunately, we have…

Deep Venous Thrombosis

Deep Venous Thrombosis DVT

Over the years, the Ped EM Morsels have addressed several conditions that historically are considered to be “adult” problems, but are actually concerns that we may need to have for children also (ex, Cholecystitis, Cholelithiasis, Pulmonary Embolism, Glaucoma, Sigmoid Volvulus,…

Octreotide for Sulfonylureas Toxicity

Octreotide for Sulfonylureas Toxicity

We all should fear Hypoglycemia! It likes to deceive us; it can cause critical illness; and it can be caused by critical illness. Obviously, many conditions can be associated with hypoglycemia (ex, Burns, Seizures, Gastroenteritis, Inborn Errors). While the detection…

Hot Tub and Pool Folliculitis

Hot Tub and Pool Folliculitis

Who doesn’t love a swimming pool or hot tub? They practically equate to fun and relaxation! Well… unless you are an Emergency Medicine clinician… in which case you naturally see hazards everywhere (it is one of our super powers). While…

Pediatric Facial Fractures & Age

Facial Fractures in Children

Often clinicians shy away from caring for children, because of the notion that “they aren’t little adults.” We have previously discussed my disdain for this mantra. They are not aliens! They do, however, have different anatomy and physiology that must…

Paradoxical Vocal Fold Movement

Paradoxical Vocal Fold Movement

It is often stated that “not all that Wheezes is Asthma,” but actually recalling what is on that Differential Diagnosis list is challenging. We have discussed several wheeze-related etiologies like Bronchiolitis, Heart Failure, Pneumonia, and Aspirated Foreign Bodies. Similarly, not…