Chicken Pox (Varicella)
When I was young, Chicken Pox Parties were all the rage! Yup… a party to expose kids to illness (well, I guess it’s not the only illness associated with “parties” – ex, STDs), but the possible complications of Chicken Pox…
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Neonatal Acute Otitis Media
Ears! They are the focus of many ED visits! Things get stuck in them (ex, Ear Canal Foreign Body, Cerumen). They can become inflamed from swimming (ex, Swimmer’s Ear). Infection, though, is what we most often encounter. We are all…
Central Line and Fever
Yes. It is indubitable. Children will present for evaluation of fever. Many, if not most, will be well and likely have a self-limited illness (but, do NOT say “it’s just a virus”!). Some, however, will have fevers associated with other…
Poor Utility of WBC Count for the Evaluation of Fever
When I was a resident (Not that long ago people! Come on!!), I was taught by Dr. Mattu (@amalmattu) that the WBC Count is “the last bastion of the intellectually destitute.” These words were meant to encourage me to avoid…
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…
Neutropenic Fever
We all are well aware of the prevalence “fever” as a presenting complaint. We are also well aware that not all “cc: fever” are created equal. Fever in a neonate may be due to a virus, but we can’t bet…
Honey for Cough
Cough is a very common symptom in children. Certainly, we need to consider that an ominous cause may be lurking (Asthma, Occult Aspirated Foreign Body, Croup, Sinusitis, Pneumonia, Acute Chest Syndrome, etc.). Most often, though, the cough is due to a…