Neuroblastoma Presentations in the ED
No one wants to inform a family that their child has a malignancy, but our jobs certainly place us in a position where it is occasionally necessary for us to do so. While this may not be an aspect that…
Category Neurology
Neonatal Seizures – Not a Benzo Deficiency!
We are all rather accustomed to managing the patient who is having a seizure. ABCDs… Airway, Breathing, Circulation, and Disrobe… and then Benzos if there is still shaking. This method works pretty well. But one population that deserves some specific…
Complex Febrile Seizures – More Complex than Simple.
I think that it is fair to say that we are all accustomed to the management of Simple Febrile Seizures. Essentially, you ensure that the case fits the defined criteria (age = 6mos-5yrs; generalized Sz; lasts <15min; child returns to…
Hair Grooming Syncope
One of the great aspects of our jobs is that every day offers a new opportunity to learn. One of my residents taught me something new my last shift in the Peds ED (thank you, Dr. Skefos!)… I honestly do…
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
We have all dealt with patients presenting with headaches. They often cause some cephalgia in us as well. Certainly, in the adult ED chronic headaches are more common and the diagnosis of pseudotumor cerebri more commonly considered. While it…
Gradenigo’s Syndrome and Otitis Media
We have discussed how exciting the management of otitis media can be already (see Acute Otitis Media and AOM and Cochlear Implants). I know, continuing to overwhelm you with AOM information will not likely increase your viewership of the website;…
Minor Closed Head Injury – the 3 month old Caveat
Minor Closed Head Injury – The 3 month old Caveat We are all accustomed to the issues that surround pediatric head injury. • Traumatic brain injury is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. • Prompt management of patients…