Febrile Neonates: Do They All Need an LP?
The management of the febrile neonate has traditionally included performing a lumbar puncture. With evolving guidelines, is this still necessary?
Category Neonatal Issues
Infantile Spasms
What appears to be an exaggerated moro reflex may not be that simple. Let's take a minute to digest a morsel on Infantile Spasms.
Congenital Syphilis
Cases of Syphilis have been increasing in number, which means the risk of Congenital Syphilis is also increasing. Let's review what Congenital Syphilis may present like in our Emergency Departments.
Rebaked: Inborn Errors of Metabolism presenting in the ED
Inborn Errors of Metabolism can be challenging to diagnose and manage in the ED, but we should be familiar with the basic issues. Let's take a moment to rebake a morsel on this important topic of Inborn Errors of Metabolism presenting to the ED.
Pseudoparalysis of Parrot
Congenital infections can be devastating for patients and families and very challenging for clinicians. Let's review a complication of congenital syphilis - pseudoparalysis of Parrot.
Closed Head Injury – PECARN for < 3 Months: Rebaked Morsel
Closed Head Injury is a common concern in the ED. Fortunately we have PECARN decision rules. Recently the evidence for PECARN's application in the children < 3 months of age has evolved. Let's take a minute to review a ReBaked Morsel.
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.