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I’m not a pediatric endocrinologist but it seems to me that when someone calls that their kid with Type I Diabetes is puking his head off with blood sugars of 400+ probably needs more treatment than just “give him some pedialyte and see how he does”. But hey, I’m just an ER doc, what do I know?!?!? Of [...] The other night I was evaluating a 7 year old who had suffered a head and facial injury. He was playing poolside when another kid ran headlong into him, smashing into his mouth. He had a nasty lip laceration and was dazed at the scene (but no LOC or vomiting). As per protocol, I wanted to [...] 1 month old Pt’s Mother: “My baby has not pooped in more than 24 hours!!!!” Me: “That is OK. It is normal” Pt’s Mother: “Oh thank God! I was so worried!” Me: “It’s OK” Pt’s Mother: “OK, can I feed her?” Me: “Yes, of course” Pt’s Mother: “Are you sure it’s safe? I mean, if she is not pooping, won’t everything back [...] Me (to a 5 year old male patient): “Ok, Nathan, open your mouth for me and stick out your tongue.” Nathan’s Mom: “Oh, forget it, he doesn’t speak.” Me (to Mom): “Oh, I’m sorry, is he autistic?” Nathan’s Mom: “No, he’s just Korean.” ****Uncomfortable pause**** Me: Ummmmmm…….OH! You mean he only SPEAKS Korean. Sorry….” Oh, and remember to look at my Medical [...] So, stupidly I had my phone in my pocket poolside while watching my son. He fell in (he is 2) and was underwater so of course, without thinking, I jumped in and prevented him from aspirating/drowning. Now my Iphone is dead. Well, I am happy to say I did not even think about it [...]
Attention parents: Unless you want your toddlers to have a little Fabuloso party , keep your household chemicals locked up instead of stacked on a closet shelf. I imagine it might be a little cute to see them drinking the purple liquid out of the bottle but,who knows, maybe little Johnny will drink Drano next! Luckily, [...] |
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