Working in the Emergency Department places us in a unique position to allow our words to have a significant impact with our patients and their families. While this time of year brings submersion injuries to the front of our minds…
We all know that kids love to put odd objects in their mouths (and ears, and nostrils, and other interesting places). We also know that this can cause significant problems and lead to true emergencies. The location of the object…
Well, for us in the Northern Hemisphere, the weather has finally reminded us that it is December. At times it seems as if going outside can be hazardous to your health. This is particularly true if you are a kid. …
For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, summer is in full swing! Naturally, as we celebrate with out families, we know the number of pediatric injuries we care for in our EDs will increase significantly. One that we unfortunately…
Vigilance in the face of apparently common or benign presentations is a common theme of the PedEM Morsels. As we have said, Grandma can diagnose the gastroenteritis; we need to consider the other sinister ailments that masquerade as the benign. …
With the subtly that only Mother Nature has, the days in the Northern Hemisphere have started to get longer and become consistently warmer. This, along with the fast approaching end of the school year, heralds the beginning of summer time. …
So, while many of us don’t want to admit it, a lot of what we do in the Emergency Department does not specifically qualify as an “emergency.” Of course, while what constitutes an emergency is somewhat relative to the individual, for…