Pediatric EM

Altered Mental Status in the Pediatric Patient – A Potentially Dangerous Diagnosis

10/9/2020 Savannah Chavez, MD , Jordan Miller, DO

Meningitis is typically a clinical diagnosis commonly found in younger patients based on symptoms of fever, headache, photophobia, nuchal rigidity, and often with nausea and vomiting.

Heart of EM , Wellness , Pediatric EM

Heart of EM: Coping with the Loss of a Pediatric Patient in the ED

10/9/2020 Lauren Van Woy, DO

As emergency physicians, we are trained to carry out complex tasks. We mentally rehearse, read, practice, and teach so that when difficult cases arise, we think clearly and concisely. We thrive in hec

Toxicology , Pulmonary , Pediatric EM

Dank Vapes: A Tale of a Pediatric E-cigarette Vaping Associated Lung Injury

8/17/2020 Kellan Etter , Brian Kelley , Scott Sutton, MD

Lung injuries associated with electronic cigarettes (aka vaping) are on the rise, especially among teens. With a higher risk of addiction and weaker regulations, vaping can be cause for concern.

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Urology , Pediatric EM

Dysuria and Progressive Abdominal Pain in a Male Pediatric Patient

8/17/2020 Carolina Vega, MD , Chelsey Yurkovich, DO , Jennifer Noble, MD, FAAP

Pediatric patients with abdominal pain and dysuria - even older children - may be suffering the effects of infected urachal remnants. How can you treat this condition?

Pediatric EM , Orthopedics

Cervical Spine Injuries in the Pediatric Population

8/17/2020 Nicholas Kos , Myrna Aboudiab , Zaza Atanelov, MD, MPH , Amber Hathcock, MD

Although cervical spine injuries are rare among the pediatric population, when you do see a child with a spinal injury, there's a 60-80% likelihood the c-spine is involved.

Pediatric EM

Progressive Weakness in a Young Child

4/23/2020 Carolina Vega, MD , Earl Hartwig, MD

Juvenile dermatomyositis is a treatable idiopathic inflammatory myopathy that causes progressive proximal muscle weakness and characteristic dermatologic phenomena. Without treatment, there is signifi

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Pediatric EM , Toxicology

The Undifferentiated Pediatric Ingestion: What to Expect and How to React

4/22/2020 Zaza Atanelov, MD, MPH , Sonja Eagle , Gregory Jasani, MD , Shiva Kalidindi, MD, MPH, MSEd, FAAP, FACEP , Robyn Hoelle, MD, FACEP

Accidental poisonings account for nearly 70,000 pediatric visits to the ED every year. Which ingestions might be fatal, even at small doses? How will you know what to check in an asymptomatic patient?

Career Planning , Pediatric EM

Demystifying the EM to PEM Journey: A Conversation with EM to PEM Attendings

2/12/2020 Gwen Hooley, MD , Zaza Atanelov, MD, MPH

Do you feel a little discomfort seeing a critically ill pediatric patient awaiting your care? Three EM to PEM attendings have some guidance they gathered along their journey towards pediatric emergenc

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Pediatric EM

Pediatric Nasopharyngeal Tumor

2/12/2020 Ashlee Davis, MD , Sarah E. Fabiano, MD, FACEP, FAAEM

Nasopharyngeal tumors are exceedingly rare but their clinical presentation often includes symptoms commonly seen in the ED. These may include symptoms of more benign conditions, such as rhinitis or si

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Toxicology , Pediatric EM , Gastroenterology

Gastric Perforation after Liquid Nitrogen Ingestion: A Scream after Ice Cream

2/11/2020 Natasha Brown, MD , Carlos Dos Santos , Fiona Azbuike, MD

Sweet! Cool! Oh ... The popular food or drink enhancement tactic of adding liquid nitrogen can have alarming effects - possibly fatal.

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Altered Mental Status in the Pediatric Patient – A Potentially Dangerous Diagnosis

Heart of EM: Coping with the Loss of a Pediatric Patient in the ED

Dank Vapes: A Tale of a Pediatric E-cigarette Vaping Associated Lung Injury

Dysuria and Progressive Abdominal Pain in a Male Pediatric Patient

Cervical Spine Injuries in the Pediatric Population

Progressive Weakness in a Young Child

The Undifferentiated Pediatric Ingestion: What to Expect and How to React

Demystifying the EM to PEM Journey: A Conversation with EM to PEM Attendings

Pediatric Nasopharyngeal Tumor

Gastric Perforation after Liquid Nitrogen Ingestion: A Scream after Ice Cream

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