Tools you should use: Pediatric NIH Stroke Scale
Pediatric strokes are rare and challenging to diagnose. There is a validated Pediatric Stroke Scale from the NIH that can be used in conjunction with a stroke protocol that involves Neurology,...
View ArticleMedical Music Mondays: Simple Febrile Seizures
Simple febrile seizures are scary for parents – but all that is really needed is reassurance and education. Lyrics Febrile seizures, you’re warm and you’re shaking Not like a teen who’s convulsing and...
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Podcast Episode: Febrile Seizures
Febrile Seizures are among the most common neurological problema in young children, occurring in 1 out of 50 children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years of age. This episode of PEM Currents: The...
View ArticleMedical Music Mondays: A Nursemaid’s Lullaby
Hyperpronation is better than supination-flexion for Nursemaid’s Elbow reduction. Also they call it pulled elbow in Australia. Which is a better name. Swiftly listen to this brief educational song....
View ArticleMedical Music Mondays: Seize the Moment
Dude! If you could remember the rockin’ drug sequence to for anti epileptics in the Emergency Department that would be totally awesome! Wait, there’s a hair metal song with lyrics to that effect? Rad!...
View ArticleMorning Report on Febrile Seizures
Recently, I had the opportunity to present a morning report to the residents and medical students at Cincinnati Children’s, focusing on the topic of febrile seizures. The session was highly engaging,...
View ArticleCaring for Patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in the Emergency...
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is a complex and progressive disease requiring highly specialized care, especially in emergency situations. The condition affects multiple organ systems—muscular,...
View ArticleMedical Music Mondays: Terror of the Night
Night terrors are super scary. And the kid doesn’t even remember them! They’re more like sleep walking than nightmares and parents are often worried that it’s a seizure or something more serious....
View ArticleMedical Music Mondays: Migraine Cocktail
Migraines are terrible. In the Emergency Department the “Migraine Cocktail” successfully treats 90+ percent of patients. Prochlorperazine and Toradol to the rescue! Also, it’s hard to make an AI...
View ArticleMedical Music Mondays: Convulsive Syncope
At least 40% of the time when someone faints they have some abnormal movements. These aren’t seizures! Convulsive syncope is what we call it when someone faints and jerks a bit. Lyrics Sunday morn and...
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