1. Our Surgical colleagues often would like us to believe that a scalpel can fix any problem – in this case, they may be correct. 2. We often prescribe antibiotics after drainage of a simple abscess… perhaps to make us…
An estimated 2,815,600 children are harmed or endangered by their caretakers annually Bruises and Fractures are the most common injuries seen with abuse, but also occur frequently from accidents (I’ve certainly seen more accidental bruises and broken bones than abusive……
Nasal Foreign Bodies – Positive Pressure Technique We have all been there… whether at work at home… looking at a child in disbelief: “why would you put that up there?” Inevitably, what goes up, must come down. But how?…
This is one of those conditions that can generate a lot of confusion and debate among intelligent people… and is therefore fun to think about. Neonatal Conjunctivitis As the name suggests, it is conjunctivitis that develops within the 1st 4…
Happy New Year!!!! Inevitably the coming days will be a pain in the neck, or at least present you with the opportunity to evaluate kids with pains in their necks. When that happens, recall that kids have several normal radiographic…
Retropharyngeal Abscess – Look for limited neck mobility. Happy Holidays to All!! What better way to celebrate the Holidays than to consider purulent infections in a small space of the neck! Retropharyngeal abscesses typically occur in children <5 yrs of…
Wrist fractures are the most common fx in children – Traditionally they are treated with short arm cast for 4-6 weeks. – Casts, however, make it difficult to bathe and are stinky and uncomfortable… and can be used as weapons…