Does Eczema Herpeticum Have a High Mortality Rate in Children?
Historic pediatric eczema herpeticum mortality rates are outdated. Review modern data to see which patients are safe for ED discharge on oral acyclovir.
About Richard M. Cantor, MD, FAAP, FACEP
Dr. Cantor is professor of emergency medicine and pediatrics, director of the pediatric emergency department, and medical director of the Central New York Regional Poison Control Center at Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York.
Posts by Richard M. Cantor, MD, FAAP, FACEP
Do Pediatric Seizures Have an Association with the Weather?
Explore the latest research on how temperature and rain impact emergency department visits for young patients.
Differential Diagnosis of an Infant with Easy Bleeding, Bruising
The best questions often stem from the inquisitive learner. As educators, we love—and are always humbled by—those…
When Do Pediatric Ventriculoperitoneal Shunts Fail?
The best questions often stem from the inquisitive learner. As educators, we love—and are always humbled—by those…
Common Causes of Ataxia in Children
The best questions often stem from the inquisitive learner. As educators, we love—and are always humbled—by those…
How Well Does Ultrasound Detect Volvulus in Infants?
The best questions often stem from the inquisitive learner. As educators, we love—and are always humbled—by those…
Tips for Tachycardia in Children
In its simplest form, the solution for tachycardia in children has been the same since the inception…
Extracting External Auditory Canal Foreign Bodies
The best questions often stem from the inquisitive learner. As educators, we love—and are always humbled—by those…
Is Splenic Dysfunction Correlated with Sickle Cell Anemia in Kids?
Question 2: At what age do children with SCA become functionally asplenic? The spleen is important in…