EB Medicine

MARCH 1, 2023

Announcements: The interactive Clinical Pathways have launched and they are available for free! — In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD, and TR Eckler, MD, discuss the February 2023 Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice article on Pediatric Electrolyte Emergencies: Recognition and Management in the Emergency Department — History Point-of-care (..)

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ACEP Now

JUNE 7, 2023

The preliminary results of the 2022 Emergency Department Benchmarking Alliance performance measures survey found a significant deterioration in patient processing due to inpatient boarding. Preliminary results of the survey are being released to help emergency physicians understand that current challenges are occurring nationwide.

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Emergency Department Documentation/Coding Operations EMS 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

MAY 10, 2023

You’re in the paediatric emergency department, typing some notes for the child you’ve just discharged. Closed-Loop Communication Improves Task Completion in Pediatric Trauma Resuscitation. Promoting hot debriefing in an emergency department. Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med. Emerg Med J.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

OCTOBER 14, 2023

Vicki Currie is a paediatric emergency medicine registrar in the West Midlands in the United Kingdom. She is also a member […] The post SGEM #417: Everybody’s Changing…the Reference Ranges for Pediatric Vital Signs first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine. Reference: Brennan L et al. It seems awfully high.

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Pediatrics Sepsis Urgent Care Emergency Department 98

EM SIM Cases

MAY 9, 2023

When it comes to pediatric drowning, prevention is the best medicine. EHS arrived, provided oxygen supplementation, and brought them to your tertiary emergency department, with access to PICU. The team should begin CPR and follow the PALS pediatric bradycardia algorithm. Pediatric Drowning Download Hon, K. ,

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Pediatrics CPR Radiology Radiology 52

EB Medicine

JANUARY 3, 2023

See the summary here. In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD, interviews Ara Festekjian, MD, one of the authors of the November 2022 Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice article on Pediatric Septic Shock in the Emergency Department Introduction: How common is sepsis in kids and what is the mortality rate in the US?

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Shock Pediatrics Airway Management Sepsis 52

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JANUARY 20, 2024

JAMA Pediatr. JAMA Pediatr. Aug 2023 Date: October 30, 2023 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Ellie Hill is a pediatric emergency medicine physician at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

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Pediatrics Anaphylaxis Emergency Department Outcomes 67

Pediatric EM Morsels

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Bob Luten, a PEM physician in Jacksonville, FL , designed the Broselow-Luten color-coded length-based system to help estimate a child’s weight, and thereby offload the cognitive burden of medication dosing and choice of equipment sizes in pediatric resuscitations. DeBoer 2020] Now seen as industry standard in pediatric emergency care.

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Pediatrics Resuscitation Documentation/Coding Wellness 243

PEMBlog

MAY 15, 2023

An estimated 80% of pediatric syncope is due to autonomic (vasovagal or neurocardiogenic) syncope. History and physical examination are critical components to any emergency department evaluation but are especially helpful in syncope patients. 6% of pediatric syncope. Textbook of Pediatric Emergency Medicine.

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Pediatrics EKG/ECG Emergency Department Burns 97

EB Medicine

APRIL 17, 2024

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD interviews Ashley A. Foster, MD, Bijan Ketabchi, MD, MPH and Jennifer A. Foster, MD, Bijan Ketabchi, MD, MPH and Jennifer A.

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Emergency Department Pediatrics 119

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Systematic Review of CT Angiography in Guiding Management in Pediatric Oropharyngeal Trauma. March 2023 Date: January 30, 2024 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Alexandra (Ali) Espinel is an Associate professor of pediatrics and otolaryngology at Children’s National Hospital and George Washington University. Laryngoscope. Reference: Curry SD, et al.

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Pediatrics Radiology Radiology Head Injuries 63

EB Medicine

OCTOBER 2, 2022

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD interviews Rawad Rayes, MD and Eva Tovar Hirashima, MD, MPH – two of the authors of the August 2022 PEMP article on Pediatric Firearm Injuries to the Extremity: Management in the Emergency Department. Episode Outline: How common are pediatric firearm injuries?

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Pediatrics Emergency Department Resuscitation Hospitals 52

EMDocs

MAY 18, 2024

Post-Vaccination Fever in Infants Spoon Feed Serious bacterial infections were exceedingly rare in this study of recently immunized infants 6-12 weeks presenting to the emergency department with a fever. Source Serious bacterial infection risk in recently immunized febrile infants in the emergency department. 2024.03.025.

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Emergency Department Sepsis Pediatrics 52

EMDocs

MAY 4, 2024

. #1: Emergent Cath Lab Activations with “Normal” Computer ECG Interpretations Spoon Feed A significant minority of code STEMI patients have an initial normal computer ECG interpretation. Consequently, emergency physicians must remain vigilant to identify signs of OMI regardless of the initial computer ECG interpretation. 14795. . #3:

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Documentation/Coding Stroke Emergency Department Pediatrics 76

Ultrasound Gel

MAY 11, 2020

This study looks at the implementation of a transcervical ultrasound protocol in a pediatric emergency department to see if it helps this population. This study looks at the implementation of a transcervical ultrasound protocol in a pediatric emergency department to see if it helps this population.

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Pediatrics Ultrasounds Emergency Department 52

Pediatric EM Morsels

MARCH 15, 2024

We encounter seizures commonly in the Emergency Department. Being comfortable evaluating and managing pediatric seizures also requires a lot of humility. World J Pediatr. The post Gelastic Seizures: No Laughing Matter appeared first on Pediatric EM Morsels. Vitamin B6 Deficiency ). 2023 Nov 8. Epub ahead of print.

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Seizures Pediatrics Psychiatric Emergency Department 247

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

APRIL 2, 2022

Take-Pause: Efficacy of mindfulness-based virtual reality as an intervention in the pediatric emergency department. AEM March 2022 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Lauren Westafer is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Massachusetts Medical School – Baystate. Reference: Butt et al.

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Pediatrics Emergency Department Outcomes Research 52

Emergency Medicine Journal

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Study design Secondary analysis of a prospective cohort study in 18 emergency departments (EDs) in the Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network from 2016 to 2019. We sought to describe the features associated with radiographic pneumonias in young febrile infants.

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Pediatric Emergency Playbook

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Pediatric Hand Fractures. Pediatric Hand Injuires. Pediatric Hand Fractures. Pediatric Hand Injuires. Pediatric Hand Fractures. Pediatric Hand Fractures. Pediatric Hand Fractures. Pediatric Hand and Wrist Fractures. Pediatric Hand Fractures. Journal of Pediatrics. Nellans et al.

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Fractures Pediatrics Emergency Department 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

MAY 8, 2024

An interesting study (JAMA Pediatrics) shows the benefits of newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), as initiating disease-modifying therapy earlier improves clinical outcomes. Pediatr Nephrol. Eur J Pediatr. Long COVID in pediatrics-epidemiology, diagnosis, and management. Eur J Pediatr. JAMA Pediatr.

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PEMBlog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The Choosing Wisely Pediatric Emergency Medicine Recommendations The Choosing Wisely Campaign Toolkit Expert Contributors Kelly Levasseur, DO Children’s Hospital of Michigan Detroit, MI, USA docklevasseur@gmail.com Jennifer Thull-Freedman, MD Alberta Children’s Hospital Calgary, Alberta, Canada Jennifer.Thull-Freedman@albertahealthservices.ca

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

APRIL 17, 2021

Anthony Crocco is the Deputy Chief – McMaster Department of Pediatrics, Acting Head of Pediatric Cardiology, and creator of Sketchy EBM. Date: April 16th, 2021 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Anthony Crocco is the Deputy Chief – McMaster Department of Pediatrics, Acting Head of Pediatric Cardiology, and creator of Sketchy EBM.

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Pediatrics PPE Emergency Department Hospitals 52

Pediatric EM Morsels

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Pediatric patients with recent travel and fever of unknown origin should be considered for admission if malaria is a possible diagnosis. Fever in the Returned Pediatric Traveler. Glob Pediatr Health. Curr Probl Pediatr Adolesc Health Care. Am J Emerg Med. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2021 May; 8:1-16.

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Infectious Diseases Pediatrics Sepsis Documentation/Coding 161

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Sodium bicarbonate use during pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a secondary analysis of the icu-resuscitation project trial. Pediatric Crit Care Med. 2022 Date: February 15, 2023 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Carlie Myers is Pediatric Critical Care Attending at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Pediatric Crit Care Med.

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Pediatrics Hospitals CPR Resuscitation 52

University of Maryland Department of Emergency Med

APRIL 6, 2023

Background: Intranasal dexmedetomidine has seen usage in the anesthesia and sedation realms over the past few years, with an increasing interest in usage in t. Click to view the rest

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EB Medicine

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD interviews Paul Aronson, MD, MHS, one of the authors of the February 2024 Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice article, Febrile Infants Aged ≤60 Days: Evaluation and Management in the Emergency Department Guideline Changes Pathophysiology Etiology and Definitions Prehospital Care ED History and Physical Diagnostic (..)

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Emergency Department Pediatrics 59

EB Medicine

APRIL 1, 2024

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R.

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Emergency Department Pediatrics Hospitals 105

Downeast Emergency Medicine

MARCH 24, 2021

OVERVIEW Diarrhea is a common complaint for our pediatric patients in the emergency department. Most pediatric diarrhea is not life threatening, and usually is treated with supportive care. However, there are important red flags to consider when assessing a pediatric patient with diarrhea.

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Pediatrics Dehydration Emergency Department Wellness 52

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

MAY 20, 2023

A bayesian interpretation of a pediatric cardiac arrest trial (THAPCA-OH). Guest Skeptic: Dr. Kat Priddis is a paediatric emergency medicine consultant and trauma director at Watford General Hospital. A bayesian interpretation of a pediatric cardiac arrest trial (THAPCA-OH). Date: May 10, 2023 Reference: Harhay MO, et al.

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Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Pediatrics CPR Hospitals 52

PEMBlog

JUNE 27, 2023

In this episode, Dr. Ben Grebber, a pediatric resident at Boston Children’s Hospital/Tufts Children’s Hospital, discusses Bee Stings and Spider Bites. Pediatrics in review, 20(5), 147-151. Pediatrics in Review, 41(7), 348-356. It is summertime, so the bees and bugs are out! Hymenoptera Stings. Updated 2022 Jun 22].

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Urgent Care Pediatrics Emergency Department Hospitals 98

Northwestern EM Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Written by: Tommy Ng, MD (NUEM ‘24) Edited by: Patricia Bigach, MD (NUEM ‘22) Expert review by : Terese Whipple, MD '20 So your kid won’t walk One of the most common complaints in a pediatric Emergency Department is a child refusing or inability to ambulate. Curr Opin Pediatr. Hip Pain in Pediatrics. 2021, Dec 20).

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Pediatrics Ultrasounds Emergency Department Radiology 52

ALiEM

MAY 13, 2024

Read this tutorial on the use of point of care ultrasonography (POCUS) for pediatric soft tissue ultrasonography. Take the ALiEMU PEM POCUS: Soft Tissue Quiz Case Goals List the indications of performing a pediatric soft tissue point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS). Pediatric Soft Tissue POCUS Ultrasound Technique Figure 1.

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Ultrasounds Pediatrics Emergency Department Wellness 64

Ultrasound Gel

OCTOBER 15, 2018

The pediatric literature for point of care ultrasound seems to lag behind that of adults. Although point of care ultrasound is used routinely in adults, it may not be as frequently employed in the pediatric emergency department. The pediatric literature for point of care ultrasound seems to lag behind that of adults.

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Pediatrics Ultrasounds Emergency Department 52

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

JAMA Pediatrics 2022 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Dennis Ren is a pediatric emergency medicine fellow at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC. JAMA Pediatrics 2022 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Dennis Ren is a pediatric emergency medicine fellow at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC.

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Pediatrics Emergency Department Hospitals Outcomes 52

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JUNE 17, 2023

Intranasal fentanyl and discharge from the emergency department among children with sickle cell disease and vaso-occlusive pain: A multicenter pediatric emergency medicine perspective. She is a Professor of Pediatrics and Interim Chief of the Section of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin.

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Emergency Department Pediatrics Administration Head Injuries 70

PEMBlog

MAY 17, 2023

Most children who present to Pediatric Emergency Departments these days with mental health concerns – including agitation – have a known psychiatric problem or diagnosis. Pediatrics 2021; 147. Psychiatric emergencies. Pediatr Radiol 2019; 49:240. Sedel F, Baumann N, Turpin JC, et al.

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Broome Docs

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Overnight Stay in the Emergency Department and Mortality in Older Patients. Choosing wisely for kids From the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians, we have the Choosing Wisely recommendations for pediatric emergency medicine. J Emerg Med. JAMA Intern Med.

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