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Dextromethorphan Use in Children
Cough is one of the main reasons why parents bring their children to the emergency department. Approximately 3% of ED visits are due to children having a cough that is driving their parents nuts....
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PAUSE to Prevent Pediatric PTSD
Previously, we have discussed the importance of avoiding (or at least limiting) the secondary injury that can occur from trauma. For instance, in Major Traumatic Brain Injury cases the primary insult...
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Hematochezia in Children
We all know that a common theme of the PedEM Morsels is remaining vigilant in the setting of seemingly benign and subtle (or confusing) presentations because the rare, but deadly entity may be sitting...
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Physician Wellness – Proactive Counseling
Ok. Let us be honest. Our jobs are very difficult! They are physically and mentally taxing certainly, but let us also not overlook the significant emotional challenge each shift can bring with it....
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Cocaine Toxicity in Children
Little ones explore their environments by putting things into their mouths. How many times have you been examining an infant, only to walk away with a highjacked slobbery stethoscope? This doesn’t...
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Acute Flaccid Myelitis
Having just receive both my 2nd COVID Booster and Flu Vaccinations I have been feeling pretty “immune-ready-for-the-world!” Then, one of my colleagues at Carolinas Medical Center / Levine Children’s...
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National Injury Prevention Day!
Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children of all ages. While we in Emergency Departments strive to detect injuries and help start the healing process, it is...
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