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…
No one likes to feel dizzy and, certainly, no one likes feeling as if the the room is spinning (unless you are competing in a game of Dizzy-Bat). When an adult has vertigo, I get queasy too. The severe causes can…
Electrocardiograms are fun to look at: like abstract art that hangs in a fancy museum, their beauty is often in the eye of the beholder. That being said, they are a vital tool to interpret. There are several situations when…
Syncope occurring in children is often encountered. We have previously discussed the basics of pediatric syncope and even touched on some interesting entities related to syncope (ex, Hair Grooming, Breath Holding Spell, Brugada, Prolonged qTC, Sinus Bradycardia, and Heat Related Illness).…
Kids do odd things. Some of these “odd things” we attribute to exploring and learning about the world (ex, putting objects in nostrils, ears, or mouth). Other times the “odd conditions” are not quite explained, but are well described as…
Syncope is a rather common presentation in the Pediatric ED. While the etiology is most often a benign one, our vigilance assists us in detecting some of the more concerning entities. Yes, the episode may have been caused by Hair-Grooming,…
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,…
With the subtly that only Mother Nature has, the days in the Northern Hemisphere have started to get longer and become consistently warmer. This, along with the fast approaching end of the school year, heralds the beginning of summer time. …
One of the great aspects of our jobs is that every day offers a new opportunity to learn. One of my residents taught me something new my last shift in the Peds ED (thank you, Dr. Skefos!)… I honestly do…
