Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome in Children
2020! What a great year to focus on good clinical vision! Obviously, in children, what we most often see is, fortunately,...
Category: Heme/Onc
Renal Papillary Necrosis and Sickle Cell Disease
Blood shooting out of the urethra will catch people’s attention! While it may be due to a relatively benign issue, there...
Tumor Lysis Syndrome
The lysis of tumor cells is one of the goals of successful treatment of cancer. Unfortunately, “Cancer SUCKS!” and even when...
Subgaleal Hematoma from Hair Braiding
The diversity of complaints and presentations in the ED keeps us on our toes and requires our continued vigilance. It is...
Deep Venous Thrombosis
Over the years, the Ped EM Morsels have addressed several conditions that historically are considered to be “adult” problems, but are...
Sickle Cell Hepatopathy
Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is terrible, and we are well versed in many of the common presentations. Pain and fever complaints...
Priapism in Children
The vast majority of the time, caring for patients, particularly children, is extremely rewarding and life affirming. We are among the...
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