Sickle Cell Disease and Stroke
CVAs are not common in children, but some patients are at greater risk for them. Let's digest a Morsel on Sickle Cell Disease and Stroke in Children.
Category Heme/Onc
Neonatal Subgaleal Hemorrhage
Swelling of the scalp is a commonly encountered issue in the newly born neonate and it is often only a minor issue. On occasion, however, it can be a major concern and may be related to a Neonatal Subgaleal Hemorrhage. Let's Review.
Superior Vena Cava Syndrome in Children
Superior Vena Cava Syndrome may occur in children and has significant morbidity and mortality. Let us review SVC Syndrome in children.
May-Thurner Syndrome in Children
We often think about Deep Vein Thrombosis in the legs... but let's not forget the other deep veins. Let us review May-Thurner Syndrome.
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)
The skin findings may just be the "tip of the iceberg" and that is true with Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS) in children.
Ewing Sarcoma
Many times providers convey to me that their greatest concerns come from the thought of having to care for the critically ill pediatric patient. Unquestionably, this patient deserves a high level of respect and is why we have an entire…
Chimeric Antigen Receptor T Cell (CAR T cell) Therapy Toxicities in the ED
Like Homer, I have thinning hair and really enjoy a cool CAR! Unlike Homer, I always wear my seatbelt and know a CAR can be hazardous! Oh… and yeah,… I also have learned that not all cars have 8 cylinders…