pediatrics

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?

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.

Most newborns will have some jaundice.  Most jaundice is benign.
So, how can we sort through the various presentations and keep our newborns safe?

For this edition of EM in 5, Anna brings you 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.

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.

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

When should you commit to getting urine?
When can you wait?
When should you forgo testing altogether?

A 6-year-old male presents with rash, joint pain, and abdominal pain. VS are normal, and exam reveals palpable purpura in the lower extremities. His abdomen is not tender to palpation, and his testicles are normal. Platelets and coagulation panel are normal. What is the diagnosis?

One of the most ubiquitous potential hazards is electricity. Now let us take a minute to digest a morsel of information about Electrical Injury.