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Medical Category: Pediatrics

Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE)

Definition: Medial or posterior slippage of the femoral capital epiphysis relative to the metaphysis Epidemiology: Classic patient group: overweight adolescent boys Over 80% of SCFE involves children with a BMI > 95th percentile (Manoff 2005). Average age of onset: 12 ...

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OrthopedicsPediatrics

Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) vs Kawasaki Disease

Case Presentation: A 4-year-old previously healthy Hispanic female presented to the ED with a diffuse rash and facial swelling, concerning for an apparent allergic reaction. She was rushed into the treatment area for evaluation of possible anaphylaxis and respiratory assessment. ...

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Infectious DiseasePediatrics

REBEL Core Cast 30.0 – Neonatal Resuscitation

Take-Home Points Before starting a neonatal resuscitation, take some deep breaths to calm yourself Call in your friends – get a second team to manage the mother, call OB, call the NICU – all hands on deck Anticipate the equipment ...

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PediatricsResuscitation

REBEL Cast Ep75: 2019 PALS Update

Welcome back to REBEL Cast, I am your host Salim Rezaie.  In this episode we are going to review a recent focused 2019 update to the American Heart Association (AHA) pediatric advanced life support (PALS) guidelines from 2018-19. This 2019 ...

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PediatricsResuscitation

REBEL Cast Ep71: 2nd Line Therapy for Pediatric Status Epilepticus – EcLiPSE & ConSEPT

Background: Convulsive status epilepticus is the most common pediatric neurological emergency worldwide.  Currently, phenytoin (UK & Europe) or fosphenytoin (USA) is the recommended second-line IV anticonvulsant for the treatment of pediatric status epilepticus.  Some evidence and providers however suggest that ...

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Pediatrics

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