Seriously, just read this… On exponential spread and timing of the social distancing response
The exponential spread of coronavirus is real. This sobering read speaks to how the swiftness of the response makes a difference.
Why is soap the best thing for killing coronavirus?
Soap and water really does a good job killing coronavirus!
How does the test for coronavirus (COVID-19) work?
This post briefly discusses what type of test we are currently using for the COVID-19 / coronavirus pandemic.
CDC Webinar on caring for children and pregnant women with coronavirus
This is the recorded version of the CDC webinar / teleconference on caring for women and children with coronavirus
How effective has the flu shot been this year?
How effective has the flu shot been thus far? Is it helping at all? What about patients that haven't gotten one yet? Answers to these and more questions are in this post.
Briefs: Is this a peritonsillar abscess?
Peritonsillar abscesses are one of the most important complications of strep pharyngitis. Those of you who work in general Emergency Departments see them all the time. They are less common in Pediatric Emergency Departments. Nevertheless, recognition is clinical and we all need to know what to do with a PTA.
Briefs: Fever and rash, what’s the diagnosis?
2020 marks the return of Briefs - focused cases that tackle the basics. This edition features a classic rash that we all should know.
How to talk with patients and families about the flu
I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with the always delightful Dr. Patricia Chambers to talk about influenza. In our conversation we discussed how to discuss testing or not for the flu, as well as why antivirals are not always indicated.
In the ED we should be showing parents videos of what babies with bronchiolitis look like
I recently authored a post on the Cincinnati Children's blog entitled, Bronchiolitis: A New Parent’s Guide to One of the Most Common Winter Illnesses. I share a video of one of my children when they had bronchiolitis, and its been incredibly helpful in providing education over the years.
You don’t need to do an LP on (most) patients with complex febrile seizures
Do you need to do an LP if a child has a complex febrile seizure? Probably not. Why not? Read this post to learn about the evidence, where the guidelines are lacking and more.