Post tonsillectomy hemorrhage (Re-post)
3-5% of patients will have bleeding following tonsillectomy. you will see these patients in the ED. it is important to know how to assess and manage, and when ENT is needed emergently.
Briefs: Odontogenic Infections
Learn more about dental infections in this edition of Briefs.
Briefs: Serum sickness like reaction (Re-post)
Erythema multiform is a scary looking rash - fortunately most kids are reasonably well appearing. Learn more about serum sickness like reaction in this edition of PEMBlog Briefs.
Oh No, CO! (Re-post)
Carbon monoxide poisoning mimics the flu. You will see cases of the flu. But you will also see CO poisoning if you know when to expect it. Read on for more.
A podcast on kidney stones
This episode of PEMCurrents will focus on diagnosis and treatment of stones and answer such questions as; Which pain medicine should I order first? and which is the better imaging test, ultrasound or CT?
AAP Top 10 2016 #10: RNA biosignatures and SBI
RNA biosignatures are coming! This new application of gene analyzing techniques may help us identify which infants are most at risk for serious bacterial infections, especially those under 60 days. Plus, the gene array pictures are pretty.
AAP Top 10 2016 #9: Step-by-step
The 9th article has been well-discussed this year and is potentially a game-changer for the management of the febrile neonate. It is worth a read for anyone who care for this population in the ED.
AAP Top 10 2016 #8: Chest X-Rays in sickle cell disease
When should we get a chest X-Ray when a child presents to the ED with sickle cell disease? Read on for answers to this common question.
AAP Top 10 2016 #7: Apple juice versus electrolyte solution in gastroenteritis
Choosy kids choosing dilute apple juice instead of specially formulated electrolyte solutions in gastroenteritis? Surely the electrolyte solutions are superior? Right?
AAP Top 10 2016 #6: RCT of single dose Dex vs multi dose prednisone in asthma
The 6th article in the AAP Top 10 of 2016 is a randomized controlled trial of single dose Dex versus 3 daily doses of prednisone in asthma exacerbations.
