Intussusception
Intussusception Dr Adam Michael answers an important question If you suspect instussusception in a patient…
Dr Peter Kas18/03/2026
The New PECARN C-Spine Rule
The New PECARN C-Spine Rule: Interview with a PEM Physician Discussion with Dr Wilkin-Marshall Cervical…
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
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
There has been a longstanding discussion over which is the best second-line agent to use…
Dr Peter Kas12/07/2019
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
Congenital heart conditions present at birth, but can also present within the first month of…
Dr Peter Kas27/08/2023
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
HOT OFF THE PRESS: A new clinical trial showing that rapid IV fluid administration does…
Dr Peter Kas05/05/2023
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
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
The Case A 9 yo girl is brought into the emergency department, following an episode…
Dr Peter Kas05/05/2023
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
Perimortem cesarian section is a rare and stressful procedure that must be performed in a timely…
Dr Peter Kas08/08/2023
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
CEREBRAL OEDEMA: DO WE REALLY KNOW THE CAUSE? We recently had a child with (diabetic…
Dr Peter Kas27/06/2019
