Eyelid Laceration
We all know injuries are a common occurrence in the Ped ED. It has been estimated that ~25% of children seek medical attention each year for an unintentional injury! Now that is a lot of kids (naturally, with a wide…
Category Procedures / Tips
Morphine and Appendicitis
Morphine and Appendicitis “Don’t give the kid with potential appendicitis morphine!” the pediatric surgeon exclaims. Doing so will obscure their exam and delay the diagnosis… and that will make the surgeon angry… and you wouldn’t like it when the surgeon…
Cuffed Endotracheal Tubes in Children
We all are aware that the pediatric airway is different than an adult airway, so it seems reasonable that the selection of an endotracheal tube would lead to a different result compared to an adult. We have all be taught…
Dog Bites and PTSD
We are all well aware of the physical damage that occurs with dog bites, particularly in children, who are often bitten in the face and above the shoulders. We all are able to deftly discuss the risk and benefits of…
Pediatric Back Pain
The Ped EM Morsels often address common complaints that can be misconstrued as benign, but with vigilance subtle presentations of ominous conditions can be discerned. Those of us who take care of adults also know all too well the complaint…
Button Battery Nasal Foreign Body
Button Battery Nasal Foreign Body We have all seen our share of objects in places that they are not supposed to be. Certainly we strive to remove these foreign objects without causing any more harm, but occasionally are not successful…
Relative Bradycardia
Relative Bradycardia There are several things that Jay-Z and I have in common, but one that might not be obvious is our mutual love for Big Pimping! Now, I realize that “pimping” residents and medical students has gone out of…