Fever is one of the most common chief complaints in the Peds ED. We are all very accustomed to the common considerations (ex, UTI, Croup, Bronchiolitis, Appendicitis, and Sinusitis). We also know there are “zebras” that may try to trample us (ex, Kawasaki’s, Myocarditis,…
References Bertolotto A1, Malentacchi M2, Capobianco M2, di Sapio A2, Malucchi S2, Motuzova Y2, Pulizzi A3, Berchialla P4, Sperli F2. The use of the 25 Sprotte needle markedly reduces post-dural puncture headache in routine neurological practice. Cephalalgia. 2015 Apr 23.…
Kids love to explore their environment, but sometimes that environment (and their lack of agility and sluggish reflexes) leads to injuries. Fortunately, often these injuries are minor. Unfortunately, those minor injuries can lead to major headaches for you in your ED. One…
We have covered numerous critical topics in the Ped EM Morsels over the past numerous years. Many are quite attention grabbing (ex, Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage, Delayed Sequence Intubation, and Submersion Injuries, and Lawn Mower Injuries), but that does not diminish the…
Yes, as we’ve mentioned before, kids are often Gravitationally Challenged. Toddlers, toddle and tumble constantly. Often, this leads to simple bumps and bruises and minor injuries. Occasionally, these injuries appear rather dramatically though. One that will always catch parents’ attention…
Children like to pretend to be grown-ups. Unfortunately, sometimes they develop grown-up problems (Cholelithiasis, Kidney Stones, and Hypertension). Additionally, often kids will complain of symptoms that warrant great concern in adults, but often engender apathy when considered in children. Chest…
We have covered many environmental injuries in the past (ex, Lawn mower injury, ersion Injury, Firearm Safety). We have also addressed some basics of Pediatric Burn management, but because burns can be challenging to…