–Classic Signs & Symptoms for Pediatric Conditions on the NCLEX– Intussusception: Intestine “telescopes” into itself! (you’ll hear this term associated with this condition!) ⭐S&S → -Currant-jelly stools -Sausage-shaped abdominal mass which may be palpable Epiglottitis: Swelling & inflammation of the epiglottis, which can cause an upper airway obstruction This is an EMERGENCY! ⭐S&S → -Tripod positioning -Drooling & inability to manage own secretions Scarlet Fever: a complication of Group A Strept

Listen to our pronunciation guide to learn how to say "intussusception" with confidence. 🔊 Intussusception is a disorder in which one segment of the intestine slides into another, much like the parts of a telescope. Discover more here: https://mrkmnls.co/3L3xd8D | Merck Manual Consumer

REDUCTION OF INTUSSUSCEPTION WITHOUT FLUOROSCOPY USING SALINE AND ULTRASOUND! No fluoroscopy for intussusception reduction? YES!!! Check out this article out of West China Hospital of Medical Sciences from Sichuan University! They conducted a randomized controlled trial and showed that ultrasound-guided normal saline enemas have a higher reduction rate than air contrast enemas for intussusception. http://ow.ly/gq2O30lxXdT Video edited by Alexander Gibbons at Akron Children's Hospital | Journal o