OB/GYN , Pediatric EM , Radiology , Ultrasound

A Cautionary Tale of Adnexal Torsion in an Adolescent Female

6/10/2022 Kathleen Joseph, MD , Amanda Toney, MD

Ovarian torsion, marked by pelvic and abdominal pain and considered a surgical emergency, can be difficult to diagnose but should not be overlooked, especially among pediatric patients.

Pediatric EM , Cardiology

Think Fast: Managing Pediatric SVT

4/10/2022 Brian D. Novi, DO , Shahfar Khan, MD, FAAP , Svetlana Harel, DO, FAAP, FACEP

Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) remains the most common tachyarrhythmia in children. But the presenting symptoms of SVT can vary dramatically, even within similar age groups, posing a tremendous ch

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Pediatric EM , Endocrinology

Pediatric Emergency Management of Adrenal Insufficiency and Adrenal Crisis

2/12/2022 Amal Malik , Elizabeth Quaal Hines, MD

Adrenal insufficiency (AI) is a rare diagnosis in childhood and adolescence; however, it can become a major cause of morbidity and mortality in pediatric patients.

Pediatric EM , Social EM

Navigating Suspected Child Abuse

2/12/2022 Luke Hartman, MD , Shahfar Khan, MD, FAAP , Norrell Atkinson, MD, FAAP , Ife Changa Ford, MSW, LSW

The process of filing a child abuse report in the emergency department can be daunting. With this article, we hope to provide a simple framework for the evaluation of suspected abuse and the role of s

Pediatric EM , Pediatric Fellowships , COVID-19

The Road to PEM Fellowship During a Pandemic: A Conversation about Applying Virtually

8/10/2021 Gwen Hooley, MD , Cindy Chang, MD , Michelle S. Davis, MD, MA

While applying to fellowship in the best of times can be stressful, the 2020 application cycle was uniquely different in that all interviews were held virtually. Navigating this uncharted territory wa

Ultrasound , Pediatric EM

Intraabdominal Abscess Identified by Point-of-Care Ultrasound in a Child

8/10/2021 Carolina Vega, MD , Roxanne Cheung, MD , Diniece Barran, MD , Jennifer Noble, MD, FAAP

Periappendiceal abscesses are a rare complication of pediatric appendicitis. In this case presentation, the little-seen consequence was identified by point-of-care ultrasound.

COVID-19 , Pediatric EM

Kawasaki Disease vs. Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)

8/10/2021 Richmond M. Castillo, MD, MA, MS , Brad Goldberg, MD, FAA

Kawasaki Disease and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome (MIS-C) can be challenging to distinguish, especially because COVID-19 infections can be asymptomatic. Ongoing studies are helping emergency phys

Pediatric EM , Ultrasound

Acute Abdominal Pain in a Child

8/10/2021 Carolina Vega, MD , Jennifer Noble, MD, FAAP , Jayashree Rao, MD , Nirupama Kannikeswaran, MD

Point-of-care ultrasound can be used to detect Meckel’s diverticulum as the underlying etiology of lower abdominal pain in pediatric patients. In the following case, bedside family-centered teaching a

Pediatric EM , Trauma

Be Wary of the Bruise: Don’t Forget the Full-Body Exam

6/12/2021 Justin Hanson, DO

Before the pandemic it was estimated that up to 10% of children visiting the ED were victims of child abuse or neglect. We must be on the lookout for these patients and have a high index of suspicion

Ultrasound , Oncology , Pediatric EM

A Case Study of Juvenile Ovarian Cancer and the Importance of POCUS in the ED

6/12/2021 Joseph C. Smith, MD

How important is appropriate imaging in the ED? One father - who's also an emergency physician - shares a firsthand account of repeated trips to the pediatric emergency room before imaging helped corr

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A Cautionary Tale of Adnexal Torsion in an Adolescent Female

Think Fast: Managing Pediatric SVT

Pediatric Emergency Management of Adrenal Insufficiency and Adrenal Crisis

Navigating Suspected Child Abuse

The Road to PEM Fellowship During a Pandemic: A Conversation about Applying Virtually

Intraabdominal Abscess Identified by Point-of-Care Ultrasound in a Child

Kawasaki Disease vs. Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)

Acute Abdominal Pain in a Child

Be Wary of the Bruise: Don’t Forget the Full-Body Exam

A Case Study of Juvenile Ovarian Cancer and the Importance of POCUS in the ED

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