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Hemoptysis in Children

Hemoptysis in Children

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…

Osteosarcoma

We all know that when you “hear hoofbeats, think of horses” and when you “see stripes, think of zebras.”  Unfortunately, the horses and zebras often look similar.  While tachypnea is most often due to a viral process like Bronchiolitis, or…

Neonatal Leukemia

We have discussed numerous common neonatal issues (ex, Analgesia, Umbilical Granuloma, Neonatal Tooth, Hyperbilirubinemia).  Many of us have learned that neonates are challenging and demand respect.  Even the most proficient practitioner will be apprehensive of the sick neonate, given that there are…