Slushy Ingestion and Glycerol Intoxication Syndrome
Slush ice drinks may taste good on a hot summer day, but too much of a good thing can lead to bad symptoms of Glycerol Intoxication Syndrome.
Tag Altered Mental Status
Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis in Children and Adolescents
Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis is a challenging, but important, condition to consider when evaluating patient with new, presumed psychiatric symptoms. Let's take a minute to review what to look for and how to evaluate.
Cocaine Toxicity in Children
Seizures can occur for various reasons. Toxicologic reasons should be considered. Cocaine is one to keep in mind.
Non-Convulsive Status Epilepticus
Most chief complaints generate a clear Differential Diagnosis (Ddx) list in your mind. There are the well-known, “big ticket” issues that need to be considered (Abdominal Pain -> Appendicitis; Chest Pain -> Pericarditis; Headache -> Meningitis) as well as the…
Loperamide Abuse and Overuse
There are many conditions to consider when dealing with a patient who presents with altered mental status. Is there a significant intracranial pathology (ex, AVM, Trauma)? Is there a serious bacterial infection? Is there a terrible abdominal catastrophe (ex, Intussusception)?…
Intussusception & Altered Mental Status
Evaluating the child with altered mental status can be very challenging. As with adults, there are a myriad of potential etiologies and it can be difficult to prioritize the order of the evaluation. Does this patient have an intracranial process…