Category Name: Peds EM Morsels

Peds EM Morsels

Pulmonary Hypertensive Crisis

We have previously discussed critical presentations involving hypertension (ex, Hypertensive Crisis, Eclampsia, Pheochromocytoma, Thyroid Storm), but there is another that involves the lungs that we need to add to the library. Let’s review Pulmonary Hypertensive Crisis

Peds EM Morsels

Pediatric Difficult Airway

Airway management in the ED is a complex interplay of patient factors, clinical illness status, and provider factors that through our thorough training we become proficient at navigating. One topic that deserves specific attention is the notion of a Difficult Airway.

Peds EM Morsels

Neutropenic Fever

The WBC mandates respect in leukemia and childhood cancers...let us take a minute to review the current recommendations for initial management of Neutropenic Fever.

Peds EM Morsels

Severe Hand Foot Mouth Disease

Childhood rashes are not my favorite topic or condition to contemplate. Learn more about this unique condition, especially during this time of year.

Peds EM Morsels

Pediatric Pneumonia

Let's take another moment to ensure we are up to date with current recommendations for Pediatric Pneumonia.