Toxicology Question: What Is Safer to Toss Than Swallow?
Hint: It is the most common non-food item swallowed by children.
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Toxicology Question: What Is Safer to Toss Than Swallow?
Hint: It is the most common non-food item swallowed by children. -
Toxicology Answer: A Coin
Dr. Jason Hack reviews an ED pica case to clarify imaging, location risks, and when coin ingestion warrants emergent intervention. -
Manual Rectal Disimpaction in Toddler Results in Lawsuit
Dr. Ariel Cohen explores medicolegal risks and supervision gaps in pediatric ED disimpaction following a settled claim.
Toxicology Answer: A Coin
Dr. Jason Hack reviews an ED pica case to clarify imaging, location risks, and when coin ingestion warrants emergent intervention.
Manual Rectal Disimpaction in Toddler Results in Lawsuit
Dr. Ariel Cohen explores medicolegal risks and supervision gaps in pediatric ED disimpaction following a settled claim.
Case Report: Failure To Diagnose Shunt Malfunction Results in Death
This case reveals critical emergency department pitfalls in documentation and pediatric dosing.
“I Found Measles: Now What?”
Review ED protocols for measles management, including isolation, Vitamin A dosing, and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for non-immune patients.
Strengthen Pediatric Emergency Care with New Free Modules
Lower mortality by 76%. Access free modules to empower your PECC and prep for the 2026 Pediatric Readiness Assessment.
What Can a Patient’s Eyes Tell Us About Concussions?
Improve pediatric concussion diagnosis in the ED. This rapid visio-vestibular exam (VVE) identifies dysfunction in just 2-3 minutes.
Pediatric Patients in Acute Mental Health Crisis Face Long Waits
Pediatric mental health boarding in the ED is a growing crisis. Understand the multifactorial causes and emerging solutions for these vulnerable patients.
Pediatric Bloody Diarrhea: Recognition, Management of STEC Infection
When a child presents with bloody diarrhea, it could be more than a simple bug. Are you prepared to recognize the signs of STEC and prevent fatal HUS?