External Ear Lacerations
Lacerations and injuries are pervasive in the Pediatric ED.
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Leukemia Clues
Leukemia can be difficult to diagnose in the pediatric patient. This Pediatric EM Morsels from Sean Fox gives you some clues.
UTI Empiric Antibiotics
What antibiotic should you use for pediatric UTI? Dr. Sean Fox from Pediatric EM Morsels gives you the must-know content on empiric pediatric UTI treatment.
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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Coming to you from Pediatric EM Morsels and Sean Fox, today we cover pediatric UTI.
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Neonatal HSV
Neonatal HSV is a rare condition, but one that results in devastating Morbidity and Mortality; therefore, it is imperative that we keep it on our radar and stay vigilant for it!
Atropine Not Needed for RSI
We have covered several other pediatric EM myths and misconceptions previously: Cuffed ETT are ok, a doughnut is not a good shape for LP Positioning, the 500:1 rule should not be used, Oral Rehydration is faster than IV, and you can/should give morphine to kids you are worried have appendicitis.
Recently, I was reminded of another myth that continues to have a foothold: Atropine and RSI.
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