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…
Infections are common topics considered when evaluating children in the ED. We have covered MANY (108 as of this Morsel). Often, we consider infections as being on a spectrum of simple to complicated. Acute Otitis Media can be simple, or…
The complaint of “red eye” is frequently encountered in the Peds ED. We have entertained some considerations with respect to Conjunctivitis (especially in neonates), but occasionally, instead of seeing the “red eye” we were expecting, we see a child who…