Syncope is a common presentation in the Pediatric ED. While often it will be due to a benign etiology (ex, Hair Grooming Syncope), we know that there are many concerning conditions that we must consider. In the course of our…
Embryology is amazing. Seriously. Think about it. Growing from one cell to all of the complex structures that form our organs is literally miraculous. It is shocking that it is able to occur correctly at all and it should be…
We obtain ECGs for a number of reasons in the ED, but in the pediatric ED, we often obtain them in the child who presents with a complaint related to syncope. We have discussed syncope issues previously (Syncope, Hair-combing syncope,…
Thoracic trauma is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in children. We have already discussed the most common conditions associated with pediatric thoracic trauma (Pulmonary Contusion and Pneumothorax). We have also covered some procedural strategies for managing the child…