Pediatric ECG
Electrocardiograms are fun to look at: like abstract art that hangs in a fancy museum, their beauty is often in the eye of the beholder. That being said, they are a vital tool to interpret. There are several situations when…
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Brugada in Children
Syncope is a rather common presentation in the Pediatric ED. While the etiology is most often a benign one, our vigilance assists us in detecting some of the more concerning entities. Yes, the episode may have been caused by Hair-Grooming,…
Myocarditis
As you know, a common theme of the Ped EM Morsels is Vigilance: many potentially severe conditions present similarly to benign illnesses. Kawasaki Disease, Rhabdomyolysis, Crohn’s Disease, and Compartment Syndrome are conditions that come to mind; however, one that warrants special consideration…