Children the world over are fascinated with what can possibly “fit” in their orifices. Diagnosis is often delayed. Anxiety abounds before and during evaluation and management.
When should you commit to getting urine? When can you wait? When should you forgo testing altogether?
'Tis the season of... bronchiolitis. Listen and read about the latest play with the coach, Tim Horeczko.
Blood in the vomit. Blood in the stool. Blood in the diaper. How far do I go in my investigation? What do I really have to worry about? The differential diagnosis of GI bleeding in children is broad.
Seemingly vague, but potentially dangerous…common, but possibly with consequences……or maybe just plain frustrating. Let’s talk risk stratification, diagnosis, and management!
“She won’t walk“, or “He just looks like he’s limping“. So many things can be going on — how do we tackle this chief complaint? You’re dreading a big work-up. You almost want to tell the kid: please, STOP LIMPING…
Do we recognize shock early enough? How do we prioritize our interventions? Are we making our patient better or worse?
Altered mental status in children can be subtle. Look for age-specific behaviors that range from irritability to anger to sleepiness to decreased interaction. In the altered child, anchoring bias is your biggest enemy. Keep your mind open to the possibilities, and be ready to change it, when new ...
