This week the emDOCs podcast covers an important myth: the association of strep throat and rheumatic fever.
emDOCs Podcast – Episode 27: An Understated Myth? Strep Throat & Rheumatic Fever Read More »
The Rule of 3s: 3 minutes — Traumatic // 3 days — Inflammatory // 3 months — Neoplastic // 3 years — Congenital
PEM Playbook – Neck Masses In Children Read More »
Let us take a moment to update ourselves on Tracheitis in children!
Tracheitis in Children: a 2018 Update Read More »
Straightforward, until it’s not — know when to treat, when to test, and when to pull out all the stops…
PEM Playbook – Conjunctivitis Read More »
A 3-year-old male presents with pallor and nosebleeds. On exam, the patient looks pale and has petechiae across his arms and back. His spleen is palpable. Labs reveal white blood cell count 20,900/μL, absolute neutrophil count 10,400/μL, absolute lymphocyte count 1800/μL, hemoglobin 5.9 g/dL, and platelet count 20 × 10^3/μL. What’s the diagnosis?
EM@3AM: Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Read More »
Let’s take a minute to review (what I had to review) on Urinary Retention in Kids.
Urinary Retention in Kids Read More »
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.
Sentinel Bruising & Abusive Injury 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 »
What are the systemic effects of a methylxanthine overdose, and how can you treat the cardiovascular effects of a methylxanthine overdose?
ToxCard: Methylxanthines Read More »
