Preauricular Pits and Infection
Preauricular pits are a common congenital malformation that can become complicated. Let's review how to help manage them appropriately in the Emergency Department.
Category Infectious Disease
Bezold’s Abscess in Children
Mastoiditis is a complication of Otitis Media, but it can become even more complicated. Let us review Bezold's Abscess.
Recurrent Pneumonia In Pediatrics
Recurrent Pneumonia in pediatrics may be encountered in the ED and we should consider its implications.
Kawasaki Disease in Adolescents
Kawasaki Disease is most often seen in patients 6 months to 5 years, but that does not exclude other ages. Let us look at presentation of Kawasaki Disease in Adolescents.
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.
Periodic Fever, Aphthous stomatitis, Pharyngitis, cervical Adenitis (PFAPA) Syndrome
Periodic fever, aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis, cervical adenitis (PFAPA) syndrome may be encountered in the ED, so let us review how to manage it.
Strep Pharyngitis Testing in Toddlers?
Strep pharyngitis testing is common in the ED, but we may be a little excessive in our search for strep pharyngitis in toddlers (< 3 years of age). Let us take a minute to review the guidelines.