Tag arrhythmia

Noncompaction Cardiomyopathy in Children

Noncompaction Cardiomyopathy in Children

You all may not agree with everything that is written within the Morsels, but no one can argue that Scrubs is the absolute best and most realistic medical TV series. Sure, ER was groundbreaking with its fantastic cinematography and intense…

Short QT Syndrome in Children

Short QT Syndrome in Children

Syncope is a common presentation in the Pediatric ED. While often it will be due to a benign etiology (ex, Hair Grooming Syncope), we know that there are many concerning conditions that we must consider. In the course of our…

Upside Down Vagal Maneuver for SVT

Upside Down Vagal Maneuver

Cardiac arrhythmias and conditions in children certainly warrant our concern. The entire clinical spectrum is challenging to evaluate and manage; from the subtle presentation of heart failure or overt shock. Additionally, management may also warrant concern for other important diagnoses…

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Children

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Children

Currently, in the Northern Hemisphere, it is cold (Yes, I know my cold intolerance has been worsening as my hair gets more grey… but objectively, it is freezing!). The time of year certainly affects what conditions we must consider when…

A-Fib in Kids

A-Fib in Kids

We all know that children are a special population of humans (please don’t say “kids aren’t little adults”- it engenders fear of caring for kids instead of empowering providers for staying abreast of the issues that make caring for kids…

Pulmonary Hypertensive Crisis

Pulmonary Hypertensive Crisis

Caring for children can be rather challenging. Yes, there is a fair amount of finding ways to avoid saying “It’s Just a Virus” while conveying the fact that the child is doing just fine; however, there are also a number of…

Pediatric ECG

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…