THE HEADSS Assessment in the Ped ED
The HEADSS Assessment helps us quickly explore important psychosocial aspects of adolescents' care! Let's review!
Category Procedures / Tips
Glasgow Coma Scale in Children
The Glasgow Coma Score in children is useful in the trauma setting, but is it equally useful in all situations. Let's Review.
Pediatric Facial Fractures: Rebaked Morsel
Use the Oculocardiac reflex when evaluating Pediatric Facial Fractures to look for ocular entrapment.
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!
PAUSE to Prevent Pediatric PTSD
First Do No Harm also includes emotional harm, not just physical. Simple considerations can help prevent pediatric PTSD in the traumatized child
Dextromethorphan Use in Children
Dextromethorphan use in children ... is it safe or effective for that cough?? Let's Review!
Homeopathic Remedies for Kids
One of the most common questions we get as pediatric emergency physicians is, “What can I do for my child’s cough?” or “How can I make this cough go away?” We like to recommend Honey for children over 12 months of age when…