We all have great respect for potential airway disasters. The bouncy ball that lodges in the kids airway leading to respiratory arrest is commonly spoken off and often contemplated. We are ever ready to perform transtracheal ventilation in instances such…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…