Children frequently are brought to the emergency room for difficulty walking. In some cases, the cause is easily identified, but in others, the cause can be a sign of a more serious condition. Dr. George Hsu, a Pediatric Emergency Physician, joins Dr. Ohmed Khilji and Pediatric Resident Kristen Schmidbauer to discuss the evaluation and management of children presenting with a limp. Specifically, they will:
Special thanks to Dr. Rebecca Yang and Dr. Melissa Allen for peer reviewing this episode.
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Remember that all content during this episode is intended for educational purposes only. It should not be used as medical advice to diagnose or treat any particular patient. Clinical vignette cases presented are based on hypothetical patient scenarios. Thank you for your support!
References:
Developmental Dysplasia of The Hip
Community Acquired Pneumonia in Children
Cough in the Pediatric Patient
Syncope in the Pediatric Patient
Biliary Atresia and Considerations after the Kasai Procedure
Salicylate Toxicity Management in Children
Catch Up Immunizations for Children
Pollen-Food Allergy Syndrome (PFAS)
Nocturnal Enuresis
The Early Days of the Newborn Infant
Noninvasive Respiratory Support
Acetaminophen Toxicity
Preventing Obesity Through Early Nutrition & Physical Activity
Status Epilepticus
Major Depressive Disorder
Lyme Disease
Why Colds Are Uncool for Anesthesia
Amblyopia
Amenorrhea
HIV PrEP
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