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Taking the Pressure Off Pressor Choice

Taking the Pressure Off Pressor Choice

  • Post author:Editorial Team
  • Post published:April 23, 2020
  • Post category:Conference Notes / PEM Boards Prep / PEM Core / Resuscitation
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Welcome to this addition of PEM Core.  We're going to delve into the topic of vasopressors in the pediatric emergency department.  We were lucky enough to have Dr. Matt Zackoff…

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When it’s not gastroenteritis… Part 1

When it’s not gastroenteritis… Part 1

  • Post author:Editorial Team
  • Post published:April 22, 2020
  • Post category:PEM to the POINT
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If you have kids, or have been around any kids, you know that vomiting happens.  Gastroenteritis is common, and usually a benign illness.  But when is vomiting more than just…

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Newborn Congenital Heart Disease, Part 2

Newborn Congenital Heart Disease, Part 2

  • Post author:Editorial Team
  • Post published:April 21, 2020
  • Post category:Cardiology / Resuscitation
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In Part 2 of this series on newborn congenital heart disease, we will review the evaluation of a newborn who presents to the emergency department.  Check out Part 1 of…

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Newborn Congenital Heart Disease, Part 1

Newborn Congenital Heart Disease, Part 1

  • Post author:Editorial Team
  • Post published:April 21, 2020
  • Post category:Cardiology / Resuscitation
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Could it be... The Heart? A newborn presents to your emergency department.  The baby is 2 weeks old, and parents are bringing him in because he has not fed well…

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Not so FAST– Pitfalls of POCUS FAST

Not so FAST– Pitfalls of POCUS FAST

  • Post author:Editorial Team
  • Post published:April 2, 2020
  • Post category:Conference Recap / Ultrasound
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This PEM 4 Breakdown summarizes the highlights of our most recent ultrasound conference.  With help from our ultrasound guru Dr. Ted Brenkert, we will discuss pitfalls of the FAST exam…

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Stuck on Access

Stuck on Access

  • Post author:Editorial Team
  • Post published:April 2, 2020
  • Post category:PEM to the POINT / Resuscitation
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We all know how hard it can be getting IV access on a pediatric patient.  We've all been there-- blown IVs and IOs, a tenuous blood pressure... obtaining access on…

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And, we’re back…

  • Post author:Katie Edmunds
  • Post published:April 2, 2020
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PEM4 Readers,It's been a while, but our editorial team lived through the job process (we are all going to be employed this fall!) and is ready to resume some sense…

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