I often think of our medical knowledge as a collection of cross-referenced manilla folders that are stored in giant drawers in a large web of neurons. In the beginning, those folders have labels but are filled with sparse information. Through…
We all know that caring for children can be tricky. Being a parent is certainly tricky… but trying to decipher the subtle clues a child presents with to ensure that nothing ominous is lurking underneath the non-specific complaints is unquestionably…
Life is complex and even the common can become complicated. Yes, “simple viruses” can wreck havoc (COVID is certainly reminding us of this now… but let’s not forget Measles and Mumps and Varicella to name a few). Sure pneumonia is…
The hand and fingers are incredibly complex… and tremendously important to all of us (that opposable thumb is what helps us be classified alongside the other super cool primates like gorillas!). They also seem to be frequently involved in injuries.…
We have discussed previously how working in the Peds ED is like being tasked with finding the rare, life-threatening needle in the haystack of the benign and common. In order to do this, it requires us to maintain a…
In the past we have discussed how prolonged fever in the Pediatric Patient should cause you to think “outside of the box.” Kawasaki Disease often comes to mind. Naturally malignancy should also be considered and a thorough history (any Back…