Cerebral Edema and Diabetic Ketoacidosis: Rebaked
Cerebral Edema is a feared complication of DKA in children. Let's review the most current recommendations on the Cerebral Edema and Diabetic Ketoacidosis.
Category Endo/Met/Tox
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.
Snake Bites and Children
Snake Bite and Children unfortunately commingle often in the US. Let's review what to consider and how to manage them
Cocaine Toxicity in Children
Seizures can occur for various reasons. Toxicologic reasons should be considered. Cocaine is one to keep in mind.
High-Dose Insulin Therapy
Overdose of Calcium Channel Blockers and Beta-Adrenergic Antagonist (Beta Blockers) are feared in pediatric patients as they can have severe toxicity and mortality. This means we may need to take drastic actions. High Dose Insulin Therapy is one of those therapies that your Toxicologist may recommend. Let us review this therapy so you can be ready.
Hyperglycemic Hyperosmotic Syndrome in Children
Hyperglycemic, hyperosmotic syndrome (HHS) can occur in children and can even be concurrent with DKA. Let's take a minute to review.
Vitamin C Deficiency and Scurvy in Children
We are always on the lookout for the big, bad, and ugly causes of our patients’ complaints in the Emergency Department. Someone has epistaxis and we think about bleeding disorders. If a patient is limping, we know it may be…