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Happy 14th Anniversary to my amazing wife!

This is the annual posting of my anniversary video - the only non-medical post of the year. Yet again my lack of preparation and organization has thwarted my well-intentioned efforts to get to Hallmark and buy an anniversary card for my wife. When will I learn? I keep having to fall back on these videos. I know that it's getting old by now... Anyway, sorry Kerri. Happy Anniversary. I hope this will suffice. There are some really great cards with haikus and pictures of flowers and birds on them that I had read about on the Hallmark message boards.

By Brad Sobolewski, MD, MEd|2021-04-27T11:25:16-04:00April 28th, 2021|PEMBlog Updates|

Fracture Fridays: Snapped like a twig

Greenstick fractures are incomplete long bone fractures that are seen in grade school age kids. Learn all about them in - Fracture Fridays: Snapped like a twig

By Brad Sobolewski, MD, MEd|2021-04-23T11:15:52-04:00April 23rd, 2021|Fracture Fridays, Orthopedics|

Do we need to pack abscesses after incision and drainage?

Do you routinely pack all of your abscesses following incision and drainage? Have you ever considered whether or not you actually need to do this? Learn more in this procedure-focused post.

By Brad Sobolewski, MD, MEd|2021-04-07T12:26:46-04:00April 7th, 2021|Procedures|

Why we do what we do: Early stylet removal for lumbar puncture in infants

Early stylet removal is a technique that results in a greater success rate on lumbar punctures performed on infants.

By Brad Sobolewski, MD, MEd|2021-03-23T18:59:42-04:00March 24th, 2021|Procedures, What We Do|

Read this wonderful encapsulation of the amazing COVID-19 vaccine effort I came across on Twitter

know that some of you don’t use Twitter, but there is some good stuff on there. This tweet thread from Mark Toshner, a University of Cambridge Pulmonary Vascular Physician summarizes the vaccine effort and might be a useful way to contextualize the effort for your hesitant friends and family members.

By Brad Sobolewski, MD, MEd|2021-03-16T21:50:41-04:00March 16th, 2021|Coronavirus|

Season 2 of the #ToxTuesdays podcast series concludes with a focus on Nicotine and Vaping

This is Season 2 of the Toxicology podcast series that @seattlechildren Toxicologist Suzan Mazor, MD and I put together. This three episode season turns its focus to drugs of abuse - continuing with this episode on nicotine toxicity - the final episode of this #ToxTuesdays season.

By Brad Sobolewski, MD, MEd|2021-02-23T18:35:26-05:00March 16th, 2021|Podcasts, Toxicology|

Why we do what we do: Hypertonic saline for elevated intracranial pressure

3% hypertonic saline is a critical treatment for children with elevated intracranial pressure. Learn about how to administer this crucial medication with a focus on the evidence behind its use.

By Brad Sobolewski, MD, MEd|2021-03-10T11:21:07-05:00March 10th, 2021|Neurology, Neurosurgery, Trauma, What We Do|

Season 2 episode 2 of the #ToxTuesdays podcast series focuses on marijuana

This is Season 2 of the Toxicology podcast series that Seattle Childrens' Toxicologist Suzan Mazor, MD and I put together. It is a joint effort so to speak. This three episode season turns its focus to drugs of abuse - continuing with this episode on marijuana toxicity. So, let's weed out the bad information, hash out the details, and learn about cannabinoid toxicity in this #ToxTuesdays episode.

By Brad Sobolewski, MD, MEd|2021-02-23T18:37:15-05:00March 9th, 2021|Podcasts, Toxicology|

Season 2 of the #ToxTuesdays podcast series is here!

This is Season 2 of the Toxicology podcast series that Seattle Childrens' Toxicologist Suzan Mazor, MD and I put together. This three episode season turns its focus to drugs of abuse - beginning with this episode on opioid toxicity. So, slow your breathing, constrict your pupils, and focus in for the return of #ToxTuesdays.

By Brad Sobolewski, MD, MEd|2021-02-23T18:40:09-05:00March 2nd, 2021|Podcasts, Toxicology|

A podcast episode on return to sports guidelines after a COVID-19 diagnosis

Even though we won't be "clearing" patients in the ED we still need to be familiar with return to sports recommendations for children and adolescents who have had COVID-19. Remember, these are just recommendations and are based off of practice patterns at many centers and on the AAP guideline. Consult with your local hospital and Cardiology groups for up to date information. The information in this episode is intended for any young person (21 and under) who tests positive for COVID-19 and wants to return to sports. It is structured based on the severity of initial presenting symptoms.

By Brad Sobolewski, MD, MEd|2021-02-04T10:31:44-05:00February 4th, 2021|Cardiology, Coronavirus, Podcasts|

Happy 14th Anniversary to my amazing wife!

Fracture Fridays: Snapped like a twig

Do we need to pack abscesses after incision and drainage?

Why we do what we do: Early stylet removal for lumbar puncture in infants

Read this wonderful encapsulation of the amazing COVID-19 vaccine effort I came across on Twitter

Season 2 of the #ToxTuesdays podcast series concludes with a focus on Nicotine and Vaping

Why we do what we do: Hypertonic saline for elevated intracranial pressure

Season 2 episode 2 of the #ToxTuesdays podcast series focuses on marijuana

Season 2 of the #ToxTuesdays podcast series is here!

A podcast episode on return to sports guidelines after a COVID-19 diagnosis

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