Child Abuse Cases in the Emergency Department
Case 1: A 5-year-old male is brought to the emergency department (ED) by his father and stepmother…
Pediatrics
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Child Abuse Cases in the Emergency Department
Case 1: A 5-year-old male is brought to the emergency department (ED) by his father and stepmother... -
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... -
February 2024 News from the College
ACEP Leaders Meet with DOJ Antitrust Department ACEP President Aisha T. Terry, MD, MPH, FACEP, ACEP Executive...
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…
February 2024 News from the College
ACEP Leaders Meet with DOJ Antitrust Department ACEP President Aisha T. Terry, MD, MPH, FACEP, ACEP Executive…
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…
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…