Chest Pain in Children: ReBaked Morsel
Not all causes of Chest Pain in Children are benign. Costochondritis is not the cause of all Chest Pain in Children. Let's take minute to rebake a morsel on Chest Pain in Children.
Tag Pneumonia
Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformation (CPAM)
Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformation is a structural lung problem that can lead to recurrent pneumonias and even worse. Let's Review.
Recurrent Pneumonia In Pediatrics
Recurrent Pneumonia in pediatrics may be encountered in the ED and we should consider its implications.
Mycoplasma Pneumoniae Induced Rash and Mucositis
We all know that I am not a “fan” of rashes and this is why I have a general “approach to pediatric rashes.” Part of this approach is perception of “sick vs not sick” and an assessment of the mucous…
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…
Pleural Effusion and ReExpansion Pulmonary Edema
Respiratory Distress is a common emergent complaint encountered when caring for children. Whether it is Out of Control Asthma or Pneumonia, or Severe Croup or Aspirated Foreign Bodies, or Bronchiolitis or Heart Failure, or Spontaneous Pneumothorax or Traumatic Pneumothorax … (goodness, that is a…
Legionellosis in Children
Recently we discussed Urinary Retention in Kids and highlighted how this is not a condition that only affects adults and the elderly. Obviously, there are numerous examples of conditions typically segregated in our medical school texts as affecting only adults…