Lyme disease is caused by Borrelia spirochete species. In North America, Borrelia burgdorferi is the primary pathogen. In Europe…
Tag: Pediatric
Bronchiolitis
Bronchiolitis is the most common lower respiratory tract infection in infants and young children aged <…
Lead Poisoning
Why do we care? The April, 2022 Peds EMP Article is on the topic of Lead…
What’s Your Diagnosis? Lead Poisoning in Children
Welcome to this month’s What’s Your Diagnosis Challenge! But before we begin, check to see if…
Pediatric Magnet Ingestion
Known magnet ingestion or GI symptoms with known magnets available to child: Background The algorithm above…
What’s Your Diagnosis? Current Practice and Pitfalls of Select Biomarkers in the Emergency Care of ChildrenÂ
Welcome to this month’s What’s Your Diagnosis Challenge! But before we begin, check to see if…
Concussion Q&A
Questions: 1. Is it necessary to image everyone with a head injury and symptoms? No 2.…