Vertigo in Children
Let us take a minute to digest a Morsel of goodness on Vertigo in Children.
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Peds EM Morsels
Parotitis and Sialadenitis
As many of us salivate over our meals, let us consider the “seemingly simple” condition of Sialadenitis and Parotitis.
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Tracheitis in Children: a 2018 Update
Let us take a moment to update ourselves on Tracheitis in children!
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Failure to Thrive
Children have very few responsibilities and even fewer jobs (just ask my kids). The one job young children have is growing.
Sentinel Bruising & Abusive Injury
A common theme amongst the Ped EM Morsels is remaining vigilant while maintaining a reasonable approach to the care of children. Many devastating conditions can be quite subtle in their initial presentation.
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Hyperbilirubinemia
Jaundice can be a normal part of the neonatal period (certainly both of my kids looked like the Yellow M&M for a short period in their beginnings). However, hyperbilirubinemia also generates the concern for the development of kernicterus!
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Infectious Diarrhea
Diarrhea is no joking matter (although it can be the butt of many jokes – see what I did there?).
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Orbital Cellulitis
In diagnosing sinusitis, we need to remember to be vigilant for the more complex entity: Orbital Cellulitis.
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