Category Neurology

2023 Morsels, Neonatal Issues, Neurology

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.

Erica Scott
May 12, 2023

2023 Morsels, Critical Care, Heme/Onc, Neurology

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.

Ali Rosser
April 7, 2023
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2023 Morsels, Neurology

CBD Oil and Medical Marijuana for Pediatric Seizures

CBD oil and medical marijuana for pediatric seizures is a topic that we should be familiar with as some patients with epilepsy may being exploring this option as a way to control challenging seizures.

Christyn Magill
March 3, 2023

2022 Morsels, Environmental, Neurology, Procedures / Tips

National Injury Prevention Day!

Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children of all ages. While we in the Emergency Departments strive to help start the healing process, it is also critically important that we assist with Injury Prevention. Help us raise everyone's awareness on 11/18/22 - National Injury Prevention Day!

Sean M. Fox
November 18, 2022

2022 Morsels, Critical Care, Infectious Disease, Neurology

Acute Flaccid Myelitis

Virus can cause a lot of problems (as we have all "re-learned." Acute Flaccid Myelitis is another item to keep in mind when considering complications of a viral illness.

Sean M. Fox
October 14, 2022

2022 Morsels, Infectious Disease, Neurology

Pediatric Ramsay Hunt Syndrome

Say it ain’t so, Bieber! We all just want you to sing… but I guess that is challenging to do when half of your face does not move. (Ok… full disclosure… I am that Dad that sings songs loudly to…

Sean M. Fox
June 17, 2022

2021 Morsels, Critical Care, Neurology

Traumatic Vertebral Artery Dissection in Children

Oh, trampolines how I despise you. No, I am not a killjoy. Yes, I am a hypocrite (as I once enjoyed flinging myself through the air as I tried to test my immature abilities to avoid other human flying objects…

Sean M. Fox
April 16, 2021