Food Protein Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES)
Not all Vomiting and Diarrhea are due to viruses! Food Protein Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES) is a cause to keep on your Ddx for infants with severe vomiting and diarrhea.
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Cyanide Poisoning in Children
Cyanide poisoning is a severe condition that needs to considered in patients with smoke inhalation. Let us consider the presentation and therapy options.
Pediatric Ventricle Assist Devices
Let’s have a heart to heart. We have talked previously about pediatric myocarditis and recognizing the subtle signs of pediatric heart failure. We have even discussed some of the complications that children can get after the final stage of single ventricle…
Chimeric Antigen Receptor T Cell (CAR T cell) Therapy Toxicities in the ED
Like Homer, I have thinning hair and really enjoy a cool CAR! Unlike Homer, I always wear my seatbelt and know a CAR can be hazardous! Oh… and yeah,… I also have learned that not all cars have 8 cylinders…
Necrotizing Fasciitis in Children
Soft tissue infections are commonly encountered when caring for children. From finger infections (Whitlow, Flexor Tenosynovitis) to faces (Periorbital cellulitis, Orbital cellulitis) and within pits and creases (Intertrigo, Perianal Strep), anywhere there is skin we may find an infection. Certainly,…
Stress Dose Steroids
Caring for patients is extremely rewarding… but it can also be rather Stressful. There are many complex math problems to solve and risk-benefit ratios to balance. Even the seemingly elementary problems can mentally taxing, especially in children who are prone…
Pediatric Trauma Pitfalls
School is out and Summer is in full swing (at least up here in the Northern Hemisphere) and that means … more pediatric trauma (sadly)! Pediatric Trauma can be very challenging to manage for numerous reasons (many that we have…