Infectious Disease , Pediatric EM

"Feline" Feverish: A Case Report

8/10/2022 Shanice Latham, MD, MPH , Hussain Shakir, MD, FAAP

Behind typhoid fever and urinary tract infections, cat-scratch disease is the third most common cause of fever of unknown origin in pediatric patients. CSD should be high on the diagnostic radar whene

Infectious Disease , Neurology , Pediatric EM

Recognizing and Managing Epidural Abscess

6/10/2022 Nahal Massoudi, DO , Baturay Aydemir, MD

Rare, but possible, diagnosis of epidural abscess must be considered when a pediatric patient presents with back pain. When diagnosed, carefully evaluate the risks and benefits of medical versus surgi

Airway , Ventilator Management , EMS , Pediatric EM

Pediatric Drowning Case: Favorable Neurologic Outcomes Possible With Prolonged CPR

6/10/2022 Dimitri Livshits, DO , Brenda Sokup, DO , Jordan Jeong, DO , Nirav Patel, DO , Mark Kindschuh, MD

Currently, there are no definitive guidelines or robust clinical evidence on which to base the duration of CPR in pediatric drowning cases. However, we make the case that in select drowning patients,

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

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