Chest Pain in Children: ReBaked Morsel
Not all causes of Chest Pain in Children are benign. Costochondritis is not the cause of all Chest Pain in Children. Let's take minute to rebake a morsel on Chest Pain in Children.
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Kounis Syndrome
But what happens when the two (allergic reaction and cardiac insult) mix together? Badness, that’s what... and the offspring’s name is Kounis Syndrome. Let’s explore how an allergic reaction can cause a child to essentially have a heart attack.
Acute Aortic Dissection in Children
Acute Aortic Dissection in Children is very rare, but it does occur and can be devastating. Let's discuss it so we can remain vigilant and attempt to beat the fates.
Atrial Flutter in Children
Atrial Flutter in Children is rare, but my be a clue to something ominous.
Slipping Rib Syndrome
Evaluating patients and developing a differential diagnosis list can be a slippery slope. Multiple cognitive errors (ex, premature closure, confirmation bias) are potentially just waiting to push you down that slope in the wrong direction. One region that can be…
Hamman’s Syndrome and DKA
Certainly there are many issues to consider while diagnosing and managing diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), like the possibility of cerebral edema. Often, these ill patients complain of significant nausea and abdominal / chest pain as well. Before we just attribute those…
Neonatal Mastitis
We have previously discussed my distrust of neonates (ALTE, BRUE) and this may be why so many of the Morsels focus on neonatal issues. Recently a dear friend, colleague, and full-time appreciator of UMMS Shock Trauma Pink Scrubs, Dr. Jessica…