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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…