The New PECARN C-Spine Rule Read more BlogPaediatricsTrauma The New PECARN C-Spine Rule The New PECARN C-Spine Rule: Interview with a PEM Physician Discussion with Dr Wilkin-Marshall Cervical…Dr Peter Kas03/11/2025
This Child Would Not Stop Seizing: Status Epilepticus Read more BlogNeurology/NeurosurgeryPaediatric ResuscitationPaediatrics This Child Would Not Stop Seizing: Status Epilepticus The CASE A 7 yo child is brought in by ambulance after having tonic clonic…Dr Peter Kas23/11/2023
Paediatric Pearls Read more BlogPaediatrics Paediatric Pearls I've given a talk on Paediatric Pearls in the past. I recently revived the talk…Dr Peter Kas29/11/2024
Phenytoin and Levetiracetam: EcLIPSE and ConSEPT trials Read more BlogNeurology/NeurosurgeryPaediatricsResuscitation Phenytoin and Levetiracetam: EcLIPSE and ConSEPT trials There has been a longstanding discussion over which is the best second-line agent to use…Dr Peter Kas12/07/2019
Syncope in Children Read more BlogCardiologyCardiovascularPaediatrics Syncope in Children Syncope is not uncommon, occurring in up to 25% of children. Most causes are benign,…Dr Peter Kas08/11/2024
Paediatric Heart Conditions You MUST KNOW Read more BlogCardiologyCardiovascularPaediatrics Paediatric Heart Conditions You MUST KNOW Congenital heart conditions present at birth, but can also present within the first month of…Dr Peter Kas27/08/2023
Myocarditis Read more BlogCardiologyCardiovascularECG's I've SeenPaediatricsResuscitation Myocarditis Myocarditis is simply an inflammation of the heart muscle, that can lead to myocardial cell…Dr Peter Kas31/01/2023
Rapid IV Fluid Administration Does NOT Affect Neurological Outcome in Children with DKA Read more BlogPaediatricsResuscitation 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…Dr Peter Kas05/05/2023
The SIC KID Read more BlogPaediatricsSepsis The SIC KID For years I've been speaking about the SIC KID Mnemonic. It's time to see where we…Dr Peter Kas30/01/2023
5 Things to Think About in a Wheezy Child Read more BlogPaediatricsRespiratory 5 Things to Think About in a Wheezy Child Minimal Handling Stop touching the patient. Often enough in paediatrics, more is not better. This…Dr Peter Kas27/06/2019
A 9 year old girl with syncope Read more BlogECGECG's I've SeenPaediatrics A 9 year old girl with syncope The Case A 9 yo girl is brought into the emergency department, following an episode…Dr Peter Kas05/05/2023
The Crashing Asthmatic Patient Read more BlogPaediatricsRespiratoryResuscitation The Crashing Asthmatic Patient The Crashing Asthmatic Patient is perhaps one of the most frightening of patients to treat.…Dr Peter Kas27/06/2019
Perimortem Cesarian Section Read more Obstetrics and GynaecologyPaediatricsPediatric ResuscitationResuscitationSurgery Perimortem Cesarian Section Perimortem cesarian section is a rare and stressful procedure that must be performed in a timely…Dr Peter Kas08/08/2023
BRUE and ALTE Read more BlogPaediatricsPediatric Resuscitation BRUE and ALTE A BRUE is a Brief Resolved Unexplained Event and has somehow replaced the old term…Dr Peter Kas18/10/2023
Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Children: Management Read more BlogEndocrinePaediatricsPediatric Resuscitation Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Children: Management CEREBRAL OEDEMA: DO WE REALLY KNOW THE CAUSE? We recently had a child with (diabetic…Dr Peter Kas27/06/2019
Head Injury in Kids Read more BlogNeurology/NeurosurgeryPaediatricsTrauma Head Injury in Kids Up to 60% of children that come to Emergency Departments with a head injury have…Dr Peter Kas14/05/2023