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...
Category: Critical Care
Tracheitis in Children: a 2018 Update
Oh, the cacophony of coughing: it is like the theme music to the Pediatric ED during the winter months. While often...
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Children
Currently, in the Northern Hemisphere, it is cold (Yes, I know my cold intolerance has been worsening as my hair gets...
Hyperkalemia
We all can take things for granted. Certainly I do all of the time: like Gravity, or that a post-menarche female...
Propofol Infusion Syndrome in Children
Keeping children calm and cooperative is part of our job and often leads us to using fancy medicines like Ketamine and Nitrous...
Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity and Lipid Emulsion Therapy
Managing injuries is all too common when caring for children. Whether it is a Fish Hook where it shouldn’t be or a...
Huffing Hydrocarbons: Inhalant Abuse
Substance abuse is not only an adult patient problem. Alcohol and illegal drug abuse, unfortunately, also afflicts our pediatric population too....
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