Obviously dehydration is a very significant condition, particularly in the pediatric population, so much so that several Morsels have been dedicated to the topic (ex, ORT, Vomiting vs Diarrhea, Probiotics, Alternatives to IV Fluids). Yet, often I still hear that…
This little Morsel stems from a intellectually fun conversation with Dr. Modisett (for those of you overseas, Dr. Modisett is one of our brilliant and illustrious Chief Residents at Carolinas – yes, I am spoiled). This is another great reason…
Kids, certainly, love to get themselves into difficult scenarios. We’ve all seen funny photos of kids’ heads wedged between the spindles of a bannister. Occasionally, kids will present to the ED having placed themselves in unusual and unfortunate predicaments (certainly,…
On several occasions we have discussed significant gastrointestinal conditions that may present in the young child (Intussusception, Malrotation, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, and even Crohn’s Disease). These conditions may present with blood being noticed in the stool (Meckel’s Diverticulum would also come…
I have two beautiful children (yes, they look like their mother) and I will be the first to tell you that they are more apt to listen to anyone other then their parents. I am not sure where this phenomena…
We have discussed vomiting a lot (we just can’t get away from it sometimes!). We covered “simple” issues like emesis/diarrhea and therapies for dehydration. We have also covered more ominous conditions like intussusception, necrotizing enterocolitis, and Inborn Errors of Metabolism. All…
VP Shunts have greatly benefited many children with hydrocephalus. Unfortunately, VP shunts can have complications… and we have discussed some of them before (Tapping a VP Shunt). The evaluation of a child with a VP shunt who is not critically…