If even the magnificent Michael Jordan could have his “ankles broke” by Allen Iverson’s maleficent cross-over, then it should come as no surprise that mere mortal children will present to our EDs with ankle injuries. If the patients were adults, we’d…
We have discussed pediatric trauma several times within the PedEM Morsels (Splenic Injury, Head Injury, Pneumothorax, etc), because it is often a source of trepidation, confusion and concern. This often leads to over-reliance on ionizing radiation to help alleviate concern. Naturally, this is…
Often the Ped EM Morsels discuss diagnoses that emphasize astute clinical skills and vigilance while minimizing the importance of laboratory testing. Appendicitis is a great example of this! Many of you already know my disdain for the ubiquitous WBC…