Syncope is described as a brief loss of consciousness and postural tone caused by transient global cerebral hypoperfusion. It is followed by a complete recovery. An estimated 80% of pediatric syncope is due to autonomic (vasovagal or neurocardiogenic) syncope. Our role as providers is to identify the patients who have a life-threatening etiology to their syncope. The majority of these [...]
Is there any evidence to suggest that J-Tip can replace or supplement injected lidocaine for local anesthesia during infant LP? Read on!
This is my one annual non-medical post - every year since our third anniversary I've been making a music video. Here is the one for anniversary number 16. Enjoy!
Emicizumab (Hemlibra) is a prophylactic medicine for patients with hemophilia A that can reduce the likelihood of complications and decrease disease burden. I didn't know about it before writing this article - you should know about it too!
There are several decision rules for ankle injury X-Rays in children. Ankle fractures occur most commonly in 10-15 year olds, and usually result from an inversion injury mechanism. Sprains are far more common and usually involve the anterior talofibular ligament. Let's briefly review some of the existing rules that we use to (hopefully) help us order fewer ankle X-Rays.
The epiglottis is the toilet seat of the airway. That’s a useful function. But what if becomes so swollen and inflamed that it leads to airway obstruction and respiratory failure. That’s bad. That’s also what epiglottitis is. You can also call it supraglottitis. Either way you need to recognize this potentially life threatening malady and secure a definitive airway in the sickest patients ASAP.
Proximal humerus fractures in children are generally managed non-operatively and have a great prognosis.. Learn about the diagnosis and management in this Fracture Fridays post.
Dude - It's ringworm! So common, yet easily missed. Do yourself a favor and read this post, then look at a bunch of images so you can nail the diagnosis the net time you see it.
Norovirus is the leading cause of viral gastroenteritis worldwide and is also a major cause of food borne illness. It spreads rapidly and causes vomiting and diarrhea that lead to many ED visits. Hopefully this brief episode will enrich the discussions that you have with patients and their families when making the diagnosis of viral gastroenteritis.
SSSS is seen in infants and children and is secondary to exfoliate toxin strains of Staph aureus. Learn about the diagnosis and treatment in this brief review.
