Morel-Lavallée Lesion in Children
Let’s talk about another injury that can cause a subcutaneous collection of blood from a shearing injury - a Morel-Lavallée lesion
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Acute Esophageal Variceal Bleeding in Children
When we think of severe hemorrhage in children, we typically think about trauma. Maybe injuries to the spleen or kidney come to mind. Perhaps thoughts of pelvic injuries or severe head injury dominate our considerations. Of course, we all have…
Food Protein Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES)
Not all Vomiting and Diarrhea are due to viruses! Food Protein Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES) is a cause to keep on your Ddx for infants with severe vomiting and diarrhea.
Closed Head Injury – PECARN for < 3 Months: Rebaked Morsel
Closed Head Injury is a common concern in the ED. Fortunately we have PECARN decision rules. Recently the evidence for PECARN's application in the children < 3 months of age has evolved. Let's take a minute to review a ReBaked Morsel.
Vegan Diets in Children
Vitamins are important! Specific restrictive diets may adversely affect a child's ability to meet dietary requirements. Let's review what you need to consider with Vegan Diets in Children.
Tibial Tubercle Avulsion Fracture
Growth plates are important, but also increase the risk of bony injury in children. They also make reading the films challenging. Let's review an important fracture that may be easily missed - Tibial Tubercle Avulsion Fracture
Sickle Cell Disease and Stroke
CVAs are not common in children, but some patients are at greater risk for them. Let's digest a Morsel on Sickle Cell Disease and Stroke in Children.