A child spewing bright red blood across the room will likely grab your attention, and potentially ruin your day. Fortunately, it is a rare event, but it is the life-threatening rare event that we must remain vigilant for! The post-tonsillectomy…
To a child, the nose is a fascinating part of the anatomy. When it is working well, they barely notice it. When it isn’t, it is the focus of much interest and anxiety. Additionally, it can be used as a…
Discussion of bleeding and bleeding disorders always garners attention. We have recently covered hemophilia, ITP, and hemorrhagic disease of the newborn, but let us turn our attention to the most prevalent bleeding disorder: Von Willebrand Disease. Certainly, making the diagnosis…
I think that we would all agree that “bleeding” as the chief complaint catches your attention in the Peds ED (or any ED for that matter). We have previously covered Post-Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage, oropharyngeal trauma, Hemorrhagic Disease of the Newborn, ITP and the…