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Agitation Podcast Series Episode 2: Non-pharmacologic management of agitated children
Patient that are agitated should always be treated with dignity and respect. This entails utilizing the least invasive non-pharmacologic means of
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Agitation Podcast Series Episode 1: Differentiating organic versus psychiatric causes of agitation and altered mental status
Most children who present to Pediatric Emergency Departments these days with metal health concerns – including agitation – have a known
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Agitation Podcast Series Episode 1: Differentiating organic versus psychiatric causes of agitation and altered mental status
Most children who present to Pediatric Emergency Departments these days with mental health concerns – including agitation – have a known
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A review of the utility of the ECG in Pediatric Syncope
Syncope is described as a brief loss of consciousness and postural tone caused by transient global cerebral hypoperfusion. It is followed by a
J-Tip for infant Lumbar Puncture? Does needle free anesthetic help?
Lumbar punctures are painful! This is due to the needle puncturing the skin and deeper tissues and the pressure changes in the spinal canal. Some
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The impact of gun violence and practical tips on firearm safety: A podcast
Dr. Kit Carney and Dr. Kristen Humphrey discuss gun violence, its impact on our patients and their families, as well as practical tips on advocating
A prophylactic treatment for hemophilia that you should know about
A special thanks to Dr. Cristina Tarango, director of the Hemophilia Treatment Center at Cincinnati Children’s and Lisa Littner, Project Manager at
Why we do what we do: Ankle injury imaging rules in children
There are several decision rules for ankle injury X-Rays in children. Ankle fractures occur most commonly in 10-15 year olds, and usually result from
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An epiglottitis podcast
The epiglottis is the toilet seat of the airway. That’s a useful function. But what if becomes so swollen and inflamed that it leads to airway
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Fracture Fridays: Why do they call it the “surgical neck” of the humerus if no surgery is needed?
The Case A five year old was jumping ever so vigorously in a bounce house and was knocked out of the bounce house by, as she noted, a “very big
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Briefs: It’s neither a ring nor a worm… Discuss
The Case The following pruritic rash is the reason for a visit to the ED. You are aiming to be efficient and nail the diagnosis and present a
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A brief podcast about norovirus
Norovirus is the leading cause of viral gastroenteritis worldwide and is also a major cause of food borne illness. It spreads rapidly and causes
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Fast Facts: Staph Scalded Skin Syndrome
Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) is a rare but serious bacterial skin infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus. It is most commonly seen
Fast Facts: High Ankle Sprains
High ankle sprains are injuries to the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis. They are far less common that the usual lateral ankles sprains that we see in
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Learn about the management of neurodivergent children with agitation
“Neurodivergent” is a term used to describe brain functionality and how it differs in some people. These individuals perceive, interpret and