Medical Music Mondays: Numb the Edge
Don't forget to use lidocaine when performing painful procedure sin children - even if the child is going to be sedated. Also nu-metal wasn't that bad... was it?
Medical Music Mondays: The Antidote Song
There are some antidotes - though not many - that we can give for common ingestions. If only there were a children's song that would stick in our brains to help us remember them. if only...
Medical Music Mondays: Myc Check (Walking Pneumonia)
Walking pneumonia is the familiar name for a lung infection caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae. It's kinda hard to diagnose. But if you're right a good 'ole Z-Pack will work.
Medical Music Mondays: Target Sign
The target sign is the pathognomonic thing seen on ultrasound in diagnosing intussusception. Also, air contrast enemas basically involve using a medical grade bike pump to reduce the stuck intestines... which is cool.
Medical Music Mondays: Dex, Dex, Dex, Go!
Does it take a catchy post-grunge alt rock song to remind you that all patient with croup should get a dose of dexamethasone before disposition? Does it? No? OK, well, um, the evidence is great that dex reduces the rate of return visits to Emergency Departments and Doctor's offices. So there's that.
Medical Music Mondays: 3 LPs and 1 DJ
There are several things you can do to increase your likelihood of success when performing a lumbar puncture in children. Local anesthesia! Early stylet removal! Needle bevel to the hips!
Medical Music Mondays: Measles on the Dance Floor
Measles is dancing yet again and I think we all know why. With an attack rate of 90%+ if you are not vaccinated you are at risk.
Medical Music Mondays: MRSA Melody
MRSA is the main cause of cutaneous abscesses. You treat them with incision and drainage. remember the lidocaine field block, and break up those locations with a hemostat. Packing isn't necessary for most abscesses.
Medical Music Mondays: Convulsive Syncope
At least 40% of the time when someone faints they have some abnormal movements. These aren't seizures! Convulsive syncope is what we call it when someone faints and jerks a bit.
Medical Music Mondays: Beneath the Surface
Cellulitis is like an infection of the icing - if you imagine the skin as a piece of cake that it. Treat with cephalexin - red, hot, swollen, and tender - and sometimes fever and systemic symptoms. I could've wrote a song about erysipelas but it doesn't rhyme with anything.