Considerations for the Care of SGA, LGA, and Late Preterm Infants: A Sample Chapter from Hippo’s MOCA-Peds 2026 eBook
Posts about Pediatrics
Sports Physicals & Sudden Cardiac Death: What Are We Screening For?
We’ve all seen the headline: a student athlete collapses on the field. It’s terrifying every time, and even more unsettling because these are often kids who seemed completely healthy moments before. Stories like these stay with us. They should also remind us why preparticipation screening matters. But on a busy day in clinic when there’s a sports form in front of us, it’s worth the reminder: what are we actually screening for?
Pediatric Procedural Sedation: Practical Pearls for Keeping Kids Safe, Calm, and Still
Few situations in pediatric emergency medicine require as much preparation, adaptability, and situational awareness as procedural sedation.
Pediatric Obesity Treatment Beyond Lifestyle Counseling: Medications, Surgery, and What Clinicians Need to Know
Many pediatricians have had this moment in clinic: a patient returns for a follow-up weight check after months of conversations about nutrition, physical activity, and screen time — and the number on the scale hasn’t budged. Maybe it has even gone up.
Pediatric Concussion: Safe Return‑to‑Learn & Play Protocols
It’s a scene most of us know well: a worried parent, a frustrated athlete, and the inevitable question: “When can they go back?”
Understanding Coagulation Disorders: A Sample Chapter from Hippo’s MOCA-Peds 2026 eBook
When you’re deep into MOCA-Peds questions, few things can spike your heart rate faster than a lab value that doesn’t quite fit or a bleeding history that feels just a little too complicated for a “pick-the-best-answer” moment. Coagulation disorders live right in that space: high-stakes, detail-heavy, and absolutely fair game for exams. Whether it’s a bruising toddler, a teen with heavy menses, or an unexpected post-op bleed, these are the...
Snoring in Kids: When It Signals Sleep Apnea or Other Disorders
There’s a moment many of us have had in clinic: a parent mentions that their child snores. Loudly. Every night. Sometimes with pauses. Sometimes with gasps. And then they add, “But kids snore, right?”
More Than Words: What Pediatricians Need to Know About Deaf Culture and Communication
If you’ve ever felt unsure about how to care for a deaf or hard-of-hearing child, you’re in good company. Supporting these kids goes beyond hearing screens and referrals; it’s about understanding the unique culture, language, and communication needs that shape their world. The good news? You don’t need to be an expert in sign language to make a difference.