What age should we use for the febrile ex-premie? At what temperature does a fever become dangerous? How should we approach the unvaccinated febrile infant? How many blood cultures should we get in febrile infants?
The Constipation Manifesto
February 3, 2012 by 9 Comments
TO HEAR THE PODCAST, CLICK THE PLAYER BELOW Direct Download Podcast Scenario 1 Patient is on narcotics and you want to prevent constipation Choice 1. Polyethylene glycol (PEG) 17g/1 glass per day. Up to 3 doses daily if needed Choice 2. PEG + fecal inotrope/stimulant. Senna first choice Choice 3. Docusate + Senna Docusate alone [...]
Pediatric fever
December 27, 2011 by 11 Comments
A review of current guidelines and controversies in the evaluation of fever in neonates and infants under 90 days age.
Pediatric Syncope
February 23, 2011 by 5 Comments
ERCAST interviews Ray Moreno, MD about a rational approach to the pediatric patient who presents following a syncopal event.
The Toxic Neonate
May 26, 2010 by 1 Comment
An interview with Dr. Tim Horeczko about how to recognize and manage the crashing neonate.
Pediatric Limp
February 2, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Welcome to ERCAST 002 ERCAST question: How do you workup a child with limp? During this episode we will discuss a plethora of paediatric pearls including: Decisions rules for distinguishing between toxic synovitis and the septic hip A curbside consult with pediatric orthopedic surgeon Adam Barmada MD Listener email and…SO much more References ERCAST 002: [...]