Tag zebras

Ogilvie’s Syndrome

Colonic pseudo-obstruction

Caring for people, particularly children, can be very humbling. Just when you think you have a grasp of the potential hazards and pitfalls, a new zebra runs you over. While focusing extensively on “zebras” can be counterproductive, it is useful…

Pheochromocytoma

  The PedEM Morsels often focus on remaining vigilant. That certainly does not mean ordering a million unnecessary tests, but rather strives to augment our awareness of the complex systems we evaluate and appreciate that certainty is a fool’s proclamation.…