“I don’t like ultrasounds because they always get jelly in my butt!” Great insight from a 6 year old

Really trying to avoid checking my email #vacation

First ride. I’m a little nervous but excited. Let’s do this.

Step away from that Children’s Hospital.

This draft is an attack on reproductive age cis women. It is also an attack on trans men, trans masc people, and anyone with a uterus. Please don’t erase the very folks who have been fighting so hard for bodily autonomy to try and prevent further backsliding like this.

When will we value 2nd graders more than the 2nd amendment?

Still wowed by a case of methemoglobinemia earlier this week. SpO2 in the 60s with a methemoglobin level of 50%. Cyanosis and hypoxemia improved within minutes of methylene blue. The culprit-Orajel! #PEM #EM #PediatricEmergencyMedicine

Got to cross “caterpillar sting” off my ICD bingo card yesterday!!!

How do y’all gently but effectively give negative feedback? I’ve been struggling on the best approach to address a few issues with learners recently.

Drowning can happen to any family. It’s quick, and it’s silent. AAP recommends multiple layers of protection to keep children safe around water. Check out our #DrowningPrevention toolkit for more information on pool and water safety this summer: aap.org/en/news-room/c…

Want to feel old? Last week I watched a group of 20 somethings shazam “Cowboy Take Me Away” 🥴

As a pediatrician I disagree with this whole heartedly. Give me a newborn with a boomer name!!!

Let me paint a picture of #peds #emergency care for you. Let's say your 3 year old bonks his head on the coffee table right before dinner. Nothing horrible, but needs stitches. You take him to urgent care. They tell you that they can't fix it, and you need to go to the ER. 1/

Hey #MedTwitter I’m taking over @uwashpem social media accounts this week!! Come get to know me and join us in the PNW!

Most kids with #RSV will NOT be hospitalized. So stay home if your child is doing well. No need to “just check it out” if breathing comfortably, hydrating, and fever < 3 days.

Just finished an overnight shift in the peds emergency department. Whatever you are imagining when you hear the news about RSV, and increased viral illnesses, and high pediatric volumes…it’s 1000 times worse.

Flu A is back with a vengeance and the kids are not handling it well.

You know you’ve made it when you get invited to the nursing post-nights brunch