Intussusception is a big deal and an area where POCUS can potentially make a difference. The literature has been promising, but there hasn’t been any definitive studies…until now?
Ultrasound G.E.L. – Intussusception Read More »
Walid Malki covers the fussy baby in this Visual Wednesday.
Visual Wednesdays: The Fussy Baby Read More »
Can implementing a POCUS protocol helps improve the work flow in the emergency department?
Ultrasound G.E.L. – A POCUS Protocol for Intussusception Read More »
A Social Visit or Your Most Dangerous Presentation Tonight?
PEM Playbook – The Fussy Infant Read More »
A 3-year-old male presents with his mom with chief complaint of vomiting and recurrent abdominal pain. Her son will intermittently cry and refuse to eat, followed by normal activity. His appetite has been decreased. VS are normal. Physical exam reveals a patient who appears stated age, nontoxic, and playful. Your physical exam, including abdomen and GU, is normal. The mom rushes out several minutes later and notifies you that her son is crying and holding his abdomen. What’s the diagnosis, and what’s your next step in your evaluation and treatment?
EM@3AM: Intussusception Read More »
Abdominal pain is common; so are strongly held myths and legends about what is concerning, and what is not. One of our largest responsibilities in the Emergency Department is sorting out benign from surgical or medical causes of abdominal pain. Morbidity and mortality varies by age and condition.
PEM Playbook – The Pediatric Surgical Abdomen Read More »
An emergent condition we all learned about for pediatric patients. Except it happens in adults too.
Adult Intussusception: Not Like Trix, Not Just for Kids Read More »