Dr. Amy Drendel
Pediatric emergency medicine physician and physician scientist at Children’s Wisconsin, and Professor of Pediatrics and Interim Chief of the Section of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Her research focuses on optimizing pain treatment in children.
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Feb 9, 2016 • 60min
Episode 76 Pediatric Procedural Sedation
Dr. Amy Drendel, a leader in pediatric pain management from the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, shares her expertise on managing procedural sedation in kids. She covers pain relief strategies for emergency scenarios like fractures and scans, emphasizing the use of intranasal fentanyl and nitrous oxide. Dr. Drendel discusses the advantages of IV Ketamine over IM and the importance of family presence during sedation. She also explores advancements like ketofol and highlights safety considerations, ensuring pain-free experiences for young patients.
Jun 17, 2023 • 22min
SGEM#406: Homeward Bound…after a dose of Intranasal Fentanyl for Sickle Cell Vaso-occlusive Pain
Dr. Amy Drendel, a pediatric emergency medicine physician and researcher at Children’s Wisconsin, discusses an intriguing case of a 14-year-old boy with sickle cell disease facing a painful vaso-occlusive episode. She highlights the promising role of intranasal fentanyl in improving pain management and expediting discharge from emergency departments. The conversation dives into the challenges of opioid administration, the potential efficiencies of intranasal versus intravenous methods, and the need for further research to enhance care for pediatric patients.
