Urticaria (AKA Hives) are commonly encountered in the ED. When they occur with respiratory distress, vomiting, trouble swallowing / intra-oral swelling, or hypotension we become quite aggressive (See Anaphylaxis); however, if they occur in isolation, we may become less vigilant.…
Summer is officially in full swing and we all love it! Well, my kids do get tired of hearing about all of the potential hazards that lurk around every corner, but I just have a hard time turning that part…
Few things are more synonymous with pediatric emergency care than “throat pain” and “trauma.” If you are seeing children in the ED right now, I’m sure there is one complaining of sore throat and another has had a recent traumatic…
Children are curious creatures. Yes, they are perplexing (well, at least my kids are), but they are also interested in exploring their environments. This curiosity can place them in harms way at times… and then they come to see you…
Children have very few responsibilities and even fewer jobs (just ask my kids). The one job young children have is growing. We have discussed some Growth and Development topics previously (ex, Milestones, Infant Formula, Growth Estimates). Occasionally, that single job…
Life is full of dangers, everywhere we go, and the house is certainly not a complete sanctuary. In fact, the home can be quite hazardous (ex, Detergent Pods, Liquid Nicotine, Electricity, Firearms, and Lawn Mowers). While some of these items…
Infections and children seem to go hand in hand (seriously, their little hands are like petri dishes!). We have covered many common infections (ex, Abscess, Pneumonia, Otitis Externa, UTI)and some unusual ones as well (ex, Rabies, Mumps, Measles). Aside form…