Paediatrics
Paediatric Pearls
I've given a talk on Paediatric Pearls in the past. I recently revived the talk for my residents,...
Phenytoin and Levetiracetam: EcLIPSE and ConSEPT trials
There has been a longstanding discussion over which is the best second-line agent to use in paediatric seizures...
Syncope in Children
Syncope is not uncommon, occurring in up to 25% of children. Most causes are benign, however we need...
Paediatric Heart Conditions You MUST KNOW
Congenital heart conditions present at birth, but can also present within the first month of life. We look...
Myocarditis
Myocarditis is simply an inflammation of the heart muscle, that can lead to myocardial cell damage, myocardial dysfunction...
Rapid IV Fluid Administration Does NOT Affect Neurological Outcome in Children with DKA
HOT OFF THE PRESS: A new clinical trial showing that rapid IV fluid administration does not affect neurological...
The SIC KID
For years I've been speaking about the SIC KID Mnemonic. It's time to see where we are at in...
5 Things to Think About in a Wheezy Child
Minimal Handling Stop touching the patient. Often enough in paediatrics, more is not better. This is of key...
A 9 year old girl with syncope
The Case A 9 yo girl is brought into the emergency department, following an episode of syncope. She...