An interview with Todd Florin on bronchiolitis, hypertonic saline and more

Antiemetics for Migraines: This edition of PEM Currents focuses on the use of antiemetics to treat status migrainosus in the Pediatric ED. Prochlorperazine and Metoclopramide are safe and effective agents with a low incidence of self limited side effects that when given in combi... by PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast

7 min listen

An interview with Todd Florin on bronchiolitis, hypertonic saline and more: I’m delighted to share the latest PEM Currents podcast! I recently sat down with Todd Florin, one of the faculty physicians at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and talked about bronchiolitis, delving into the controversies around the use o... by PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast

19 min listen

Antibiotic Therapy for Osteomyelitis: Recognizing osteomyelitis can be challenging. Treating it doesn’t have to be – especially in the Pediatric ED. This edition of PEM Currents reviews the current evidence surrounding the initial choice of antibiotic, by PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast

11 min listen

Summer Penile Syndrome: PEM Currents returns with a second episode focusing on a rather “private” matter. Summer penile syndrome is a hypersensitivity reaction to an insect bite (usually a chigger) that causes pruritis and edema to the skin of the penile shaft. by PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast

4 min listen

Grudge match! Dexamethasone versus prednisone in acute asthma: 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. by PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast

13 min listen

Acetaminophen versus Ibuprofen: This edition of PEM Currents, the Pediatric Emergency Medicine podcast, reviews the safety and comparative efficacy of acetaminophen and ibuprofen. If you work in a Pediatric Emergency Department you’ll certainly have broken a sweat over this hot debat... by PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast

12 min listen

Clavicle Fractures: This edition of PEMCurrents takes a crack at clavicle fractures. The old dictum about broken collarbones states that if both ends of the bone are in the same room it’ll heal fine. For the most part this is true – at least in prepubescent patients. by PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast

6 min listen

$Clavicle Fractures: This edition of PEMCurrents takes a crack at clavicle fractures. The old dictum about broken collarbones states that if both ends of the bone are in the same room it’ll heal fine. For the most part this is true – at least in prepubescent patients.$

Dental Infections: To tell you the tooth you’ll probably see quite a few kids with dental related complaints in the Pediatric Emergency Department. This can range from cavities to invasive infections. Brush up on all things dental infections in this episode of PEM Curren... by PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast

7 min listen

Ketamine: 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... by PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast

8 min listen

Forearm fractures: 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. by PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast

7 min listen

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

Dental Trauma: PEM Currents cuts to the tooth of the matter in an effort to help you brush up on dental trauma. Ted Brenkert has been chomping at the bit to fill the cavities in your brain with useful knowledge. by PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast

14 min listen

Ondansetron for vomiting in acute gastroenteritis: This edition of PEMCurrents echoes a recent post on the PEMBlog and reviews the use of ondansetron in acute gastroenteritis. Specifically highlighting the reduction in risk of further episodes of emesis, need for intravenous fluids and immediate admiss... by PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast

8 min listen

Retropharyngeal Abscesses: Ted Brenkert sticks his neck out to educate you on retropharyngeal abscesses. RPAs can be an especially worrisome diagnosis in young children who will present with fever, sore throat and limitation of neck movement. Check out pemblog. by PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast

12 min listen

Parotitis: With the recent influenza epidemic you may have also seen a rise in the number of cases of parotitis. This should not be a surprise, as acute parotitis is usually viral, self-limited and treated with supportive measures – just like the flu! by PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast

6 min listen

High Flow: This episode of PEMCurrents is narrated by Brad Sobolewski and focuses on the use of high flow in bronchiolitis. Learn about the application of high flow nasal cannulas, the mechanism behind their generation of positive airway pressure, by PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast

12 min listen

Unexplained Bruising in the Young Child: This edition of PEM Currents, the Pediatric Emergency Medicine podcast briefly addresses which bruises are concerning in children under the age of 4, and what the ensuing workup should entail. You can also read more on a companion PEMBlog post. by PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast

5 min listen

Topical Anesthetics: PEM Currents returns with a look at topical anesthetics used in the Emergency Department. Specifically this edition of the podcast will focus on LET, EMLA and LMX and discuss typical use. by PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast

8 min listen

Respiratory Distress: Take a deep breath and PEEP this – PEM Currents, the Pediatric Emergency Medicine podcast proudly brings you an episode dedicated to the initial assessment and management of respiratory distress. Whether you’ve been practicing in the field for 20 years... by PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast

14 min listen

Breath Holding Spells: Don’t hold you breath while listening to this podcast – because you’d be doing so for longer than 20 seconds – and you will have apnea. Do however, listen to learn more about cyanotic and pallid breath holding spells so that you can be prepared to diag... by PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast

9 min listen

Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Bleeds: This episode focuses on upper GI bleeds. Serious UGI bleeds – you know, the ones with shock, massive transfusions and more – are fortunately rare in the Pediatric Emergency Department. However, there is a growing population of patients with chronic dis... by PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast

13 min listen

Acute Otitis Media: OK, so this is the least exciting topic in Pediatric Emergency Medicine… With that being said, you will all see it. And we need to be good at looking at ears, diagnosing acute otitis media, and appropriately choosing when and which antibiotic to prescr... by PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast

20 min listen

Elbow Fractures: This episode in the Fracture Season of PEM Currents, the Pediatric Emergency Medicine podcast focuses on elbow fractures. Did you know that the elbow has there joints? Did you know that supracondylar fractures can happen after a fall from something oth... by PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast

20 min listen

$Elbow Fractures: This episode in the Fracture Season of PEM Currents, the Pediatric Emergency Medicine podcast focuses on elbow fractures. Did you know that the elbow has there joints? Did you know that supracondylar fractures can happen after a fall from something oth...$

Kidney Stones: It’s an epidemic! OK, so not quite, but we are seeing a rise in the number of kidney stones recently and we’re not quite sure why. This episode of PEMCurrents will focus on diagnosis and treatment of stones and answer such questions as; Which pain medi... by PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast

20 min listen

Convulsive syncope: Don’t swoon with excitement because the latest episode of PEM Currents, the Pediatric Emergency Medicine podcast is here! The focus is on convulsive syncope – essentially patients who faint and have movements that could be construed as seizures. by PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast

9 min listen

Strep Pharyngitis: This may be a bit hard to swallow, but not every disease process in the Emergency Department is exciting. Streptococcal pharyngitis is an incredibly common condition, especially in the Pediatric Emergency Department and I wanted to take this opportunit... by PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast

13 min listen

Hyperkalemia: Hyperkalemia is more than just peaked T-waves on an EKG. Learn why an elevated serum potassium level can put patients in the danger zone and how to acutely manage patients in a goal directed manner. Check out more great educational content on PEMBlog. by PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast

13 min listen

Bronchiolitis: I’m sure that you’ll probably see a case of bronchiolitis this winter. Call it a hunch. In this episode of PEM Currents you’ll learn why suctioning and ensuring hydration are still the mainstays of therapy, and why albuterol, racemic epinephrine, by PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast

21 min listen

Pelvic Avulsion Fractures: Pop goes the apophysis! In teenage athletes the apophyseal cartilage is the weak point along the pelvic rim. Learn about these common injuries in this edition of PEM Currents, the Pediatric Emergency Medicine podcast. by PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast

6 min listen