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.
Posts about Pediatrics
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.
Demystifying the Peds PE
Whether you’re in primary care, urgent care, or the ED, the pediatric physical exam can be challenging. Adult vitals make sense. Adults generally cooperate. But kids? They squirm, scream, and sometimes can’t even tell you where it hurts. The pediatric exam isn’t just smaller, it’s a different beast altogether.
Sound Check: Newborn Hearing Screening Best Practices & Follow-Up
A baby passes their hearing screen — great. But what if they don’t? Or what if they pass, but there’s still risk for hearing changes down the line?
Optimizing Inhaler Technique in Children: Common Errors and Fixes
Asthma is one of the most common chronic conditions in pediatrics, and inhaled medications are at the heart of effective management. But here’s the twist: even when we prescribe the right drug at the right dose, if the inhaler technique is off, the benefits can vanish in a literal puff of air.
Labial Adhesions in Young Girls: When to Treat & How
If you’ve spent any time examining toddlers with urinary complaints, chances are you’ve encountered pediatric labial adhesions — maybe without realizing it at first. It’s one of the more common yet under-discussed vulvar conditions in children, and the good news is that most of the time, management is simple, gentle, and completely in your wheelhouse.
Food Allergy or Intolerance in Children? A Practical Evaluation Guide
How to confidently identify true pediatric food allergies, avoid unnecessary testing, and support families with evidence-based care.
