Case Report: A Child with a Rash and Lead Poisoning History
A 3-year-old male was brought to the emergency department (ED) by his mother, who reported the sudden…
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Case Report: A Child with a Rash and Lead Poisoning History
A 3-year-old male was brought to the emergency department (ED) by his mother, who reported the sudden... -
January 2024 News from the College
Respiratory Virus Season—Get Helpful Pediatric Resources Online Find on-demand videos from ACEP’s Pediatric Emergency Medicine Committee that... -
The Great Surge in Pediatric Mental Health Emergencies
A 15-year-old male is brought to the emergency department (ED) after he jumped from the second floor...
January 2024 News from the College
Respiratory Virus Season—Get Helpful Pediatric Resources Online Find on-demand videos from ACEP’s Pediatric Emergency Medicine Committee that…
The Great Surge in Pediatric Mental Health Emergencies
A 15-year-old male is brought to the emergency department (ED) after he jumped from the second floor…
How To Identify and Work With Neglected Children in the ED
Case A four-year-old male is brought via EMS for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The EMS technician expresses frustration…
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…
VisualDX Answer: d) Retropharyneral Abscess
Answer: The correct answer is retropharyngeal abscess (d). A retropharyngeal abscess (RPA) is an uncommon but serious…
VisualDX Question: What Is the Source of This Girl’s Neck Pain?
Question: A four-year-old girl presents with neck pain. A lateral neck radiograph is shown. What is the…
Diagnosing Acute Rheumatic Fever in Kids
Question: What is the incidence of rheumatic fever in children in the United States? Acute rheumatic fever…
Does Acrocyanosis Indicate Underlying Bacterial Illness?
Question: If children demonstrate acrocyanosis around the time of developing a fever, is the cause of fever…
Do Steroids Have Benefit in Treating Children With Bacterial Meningitis?
Question: Do steroids have benefit in treating children with bacterial meningitis? The incidence of bacterial meningitis has…