The Scoop on Nasal Foreign Bodies
One of the easiest ways to remove a foreign body from a toddler's nose is to use a small disposable infant ear scoop.
Place Sutures for Easy Removal and Less Infection
When sewing lacerations in children, think ahead to the removal stage.
Spinal Tap Fears? Tap Into the Familiar
To allay patients' fears about lumbar puncture (LP), ask whether they or anyone they know has ever had an epidural injection during childbirth.
Cut Casts-and Costs
At over $750, cast saws are expensive. Save money by making one yourself. Simply buy a vibrating detail sander (available from your local woodworking supply store), and fit it with a tile-cutting blade. Total cost: about $75.
Tie the Knot
You've just finished suturing a laceration on a writhing, screaming toddler, and you notice that the knot is not tight enough.
Formula for Timely Suture Removal
Except for those on the face, suturesleft in a few extra days pose little extrarisk and are less likely to result in dehiscence.
