MDCalc Wars: Pediatric Appendicitis – Three Scores, One Diagnosis
Compare the strengths, limitations, and ideal use cases of Alvarado, PAS, and pARC to choose the right appendicitis score for your next pediatric patient.
Compare the strengths, limitations, and ideal use cases of Alvarado, PAS, and pARC to choose the right appendicitis score for your next pediatric patient.
For uncomplicated, radiographically confirmed toddler’s fractures, a removable walking boot may be a practical alternative to casting, reducing caregiver burden without worsening pain outcomes.
Welcome to the Rebel Core Content Blog, where we delve into crucial knowledge for emergency medicine. Today, we share insightful tips from PEM specialist Dr. Elise Perelman, shedding light on respiratory challenges in infants, toddlers, and young children during the ...
Take Home Points Early diagnosis: erythema and warmth of the skin surrounding the umbilicus isn’t normal. Get labs, start abx and get the patient admitted Consult peds surgery on all of these patients as progression to nec fast, while uncommon, ...
Take Home Points Early administration of antibiotics (within 60 min) in patients with fever and neutropenia is life saving. Fever in sickle cell is an emergency and always requires cultures and antibiotics even if the child appears well. Avoid sedation ...
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