Briefs: Serotonin Syndrome and Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
Serotonin syndrome and Neuroleptic malignant syndrome aren't really the same thing are they? But what if they are? No they're not. Maybe?
Briefs: Gingivostomatits
Primary herpetic gingivostomatitis patients have ulcerative lesions of the gingiva and mucous membranes. Learn more abut it in this edition of Briefs.
Briefs: Odontogenic infections (Re-Post)
If you work long enough in the Pediatric Emergency Department - like half a shift - you will see a child with complaints of dental pain. This edition of Briefs focuses on odontogenic infections, including management and complications.
Briefs: Corneal Abrasions (Re-post)
This post will just scratch the surface in its exploration of the diagnosis and management of corneal abrasions.
Briefs: Ultrasound Prep 101
In order to get the best possible ultrasound you'll want to have your patient ready, either with an empty stomach or a full bladder.
Briefs: Butt worms
When a patient presents with nocturnal perianal pruritus suspect a Pinworm infestation. Learn more about diagnosis and treatment in this edition of PEMBlog Briefs.
Briefs: The sweet taste of pain relief
Are you about to perform a procedure on an infant? You know, like an IV, bladder cath or lumbar puncture. You probably won't be giving IV sedative agents, but what can you do to make the infant more comfortable. This edition of Briefs is all about sucrose solution and its analgesic properties.
Briefs: Beta Blocker Overdose
Kids get into a lot of stuff - sometimes they get into grandpa's medicine. If that medicine is a beta blocker then the kid can be sick. That's what this edition of PEMBlog Briefs is all about.
Briefs: Cyanide poisoning
Cyanide poisoning is rare in children - but it is critical to be suspicious of it in children with smoke exposure in a structure fire.
Briefs: Peritonsillar abscess
Learn about recognition and management of peritonsillar abscesses in this edition of PEMBlog Briefs.