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Asthma Control

              I know that everyone wants to discuss critical care topics like delayed sequence intubation, management of post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage, or damage control resuscitation.  I agree, they are part of what makes Emergency Medicine exciting…

Dexamethasone for Asthma

Reactive airway disease is a prevalent problem and, therefore, a common topic for the Morsels.  We have discussed my preference for MDIs over Nebs as well as the utility of Magnesium.  In addition, we have covered mechanical ventilation for asthma…

Eating Disorders

            Most of us entered into the practice of medicine to “make a difference.”  {Having read a lot of applicants’ personal statements, I know this to be true.}  The realm of Pediatric Emergency Medicine often…

Ovarian Torsion

              We all know that abdominal pain is a common complaint that in the ED.  The differential is vast and includes some terrible conditions (ex, Intussusception, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Malrotation) as well as rather common…