Apt-Test for Neonatal Hematemesis
We all are well aware that there are many perils and pitfalls awaiting those who choose to trust a neonate. It is not that the neonate is innately malicious or malingering. She or he is clearly not determined to be…
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Neonate with Bloody Stool
While the pediatric population deserves special attention (the purpose of this website), kids are not aliens… they are just small humans with unique anatomy and physiology that must be consider when caring for them. The neonate, on the other hand,…
Necrotizing EnteroColitis
Over the years (yes, we have been doing the Ped EM Morsels that long), we have covered several intestinal disasters: for example, HSP and Intussusception, Malrotation, Intussusception, Hirschsprung’s and Enterocolitis. Yes, the differential for the neonate or young child with…