PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast

Grab your BBFF (or BFF) and FOOSH your way on over to PEM Currents for a discussion surrounding forearm fractures, one of the most common Orthopedic injuries seen in the Pediatric ED.

Summertime is in full swing – so you know what that means. Lacerations, broken bones, other stuff – and a lot of sedations to do. This edition of PEM Currents focuses on Ketamine and its use as the primary agent for procedural sedation in the Pediatric ED.

Explore summer penile syndrome, a quirky yet common pediatric issue caused by insect bites. Listen to a case study about a three-year-old battling genital swelling and itching. Discover the importance of symptom recognition and effective supportive treatment. Learn how to differentiate this condition from more serious genital issues, keeping the conversation both informative and engaging.

Welcome to the first podcast in the PEMCurrents series. Ted Brenkert discusses the use of dexamethasone versus prednisone in acute asthma exacerbations in the ED. You can access the podcast on iTunes, or if you’d like download the file directly. We welcome any and all feedback in the comments section. Here are links to pdf […]