We have discussed previously how poisonings (Childhood Injury) is one of the top leading causes of death in children. Obviously, knowing your friendly, neighborhood toxicologist or the number to the local Poison Control Center is very helpful when working in…
Judging for the fact that the Post-Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage morsel gets more views than any other, I know that most of you are interested in critical care and “exciting” topics. Certainly, your heroic efforts are occasionally necessary to help positively…
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. …