PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast

Join an engaging exploration of gastroesophageal reflux and gastritis in children and adolescents. Discover the critical distinction between gastritis and dyspepsia and how it impacts diagnosis. Dive into the latest clinical guidelines and evidence-based treatments. Learn about the role of lifestyle changes in management and the use of various pharmacological options, including proton pump inhibitors and antacids. Unpack current controversies surrounding treatments and the significance of Helicobacter pylori in gastritis management.

This episode of PEM Currents discusses ECPR (Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation), an advanced procedure used in cases of cardiac arrest when traditional CPR fails. ECPR involves using ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) to take over heart and lung functions, offering a last-resort option that is becoming more common in large pediatric hospitals. While ECPR shows promise in […]

Syphilis has gone by many nicknames over the years including “The Great Pretender” and “The Great Imitator.” Emily Labudde, MD, a Pediatric Emergency Medicine fellow at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and recent pediatric residency graduate from Cincinnati Children’s discusses the various manifestations of this sexually transmitted infection, and how we can’t miss this very treatable, […]

Cervical Spine Injuries are fortunately rare in children. this episode is all about learning when to suspect them, how to immobilize the C-spine properly, and which imaging test to choose. It was inspired by a hot-off-the-presses publication from the Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network (PECARN) focused on clinical decision rules for cervical spine imaging […]

Learn about febrile seizures in children, including prevalence and causes. Explore the relationship between fever and seizures, post-vaccination risks, and management strategies. Discover effective communication strategies for families dealing with febrile seizures.

Join first-year resident Emily Groopman, with her expertise in genetic diagnosis and rare diseases, as she sheds light on managing children with inborn errors of metabolism in emergency settings. They discuss the genetic foundations of these conditions and the urgency of early recognition. Emily emphasizes the importance of newborn screening and biochemical testing due to non-specific symptoms. The conversation also covers critical management steps, including glucose administration and the role of genetic consultations in ensuring optimal care.

Newborn infants need intramuscular injections of Vitamin K in order to produce critical clotting factors. If they don’t get it they can have potentially life threatening bleeding. PEMBlog @PEMTweets on… sigh “X” (Twitter) My Instagram My Mastodon account @bradsobo References Transcript Note: This transcript was partially completed with the use of the Descript AI Welcome […]

This episode will help you recognize cellulitis and even differentiate it from erysipelas which is totally a different thing. You’ll also learn about treatment, whether or not a blood culture is necessary, and a whole lot more! PEMBlog @PEMTweets on… sigh “X” (Twitter) My Instagram My Mastodon account @bradsobo References Chen AE, Carroll KC, Diener-West […]

Laryngomalacia, is the most common cause of infant stridor. Early diagnosis is crucial as it can impact a child’s growth and development. Most infants get better on their own, but those with severe symptoms need surgical interventions like supraglottoplasty. Learn all about diagnosis and management of this common problem in this brief podcast episode. PEMBlog […]

Meckel diverticulum is a congenital anomaly of the small intestine that can present with various clinical manifestations, including rectal bleeding and obstruction. Recognizing the characteristic features and understanding the differential diagnosis is crucial in managing patients with lower gastrointestinal bleeding. This episode will help you recognize and diagnose this surgical condition that you probably remember […]