It’s that time of year again – backpacks are packed, buses are rolling, and learners everywhere are heading back to school. Here at HipPEMcrates, we’re going back to school too – with a PEM twist. We’ve put together an ABCs of the Pediatric ER, but this isn’t your average alphabet list. Each letter highlights a […]
Back to School: ABC’s of the Pediatric ER, Part 1 Read More »
As the month comes to a close, we’re taking a quick look back at everything we covered on HipPEMcrates. From hot-topic headlines to practical pearls you can use on your next shift, these posts highlight the best of what August had to offer in pediatric emergency medicine. Whether you missed a post or want to
The Case A 2-month-old boy was seen by his pediatrician earlier in the day for fussiness and poor feeding. At that visit, he was noted to be tachycardic, but the elevated heart rate was attributed to crying and irritability. That evening, his parents brought him to the ED because he continued to breathe rapidly and
Clinical Scenario: The Cranky, Tachypneic Baby Read More »
Ahh, the summer – BBQs, the beach, and the lull before respiratory season. Wait, what? My patient in room 3 has COVID? And the parents of the kid in room 8? Oh no, oh no! It can’t be! This isn’t supposed to happen. What is going on with the recent bump in COVID? Is it
The Summer COVID Spike No One Saw Coming Read More »
With the growing legalization and availability of THC products, pediatric ED visits related to edible ingestion are on the rise. Here on HipPEMcrates, we have covered the concerning trends, the lack of proper labeling, and the small doses needed for severe toxicity in children. The Philadelphia Poison Center recently issued an important alert outlining key definitions
Wake, Bake, and Educate: What Are Minor Cannabinoids? Read More »
Whether you’re stretched out on a beach chair, posted up poolside, or just catching some late-summer sun in your backyard, here are a few quick reads worth dipping into this weekend. Nothing too heavy – just a few posts to sharpen your brain while you work on your tan. Each one was written by colleagues
3 Blog Posts You Should Read This Weekend Read More »
As the month comes to a close, we’re taking a quick look back at everything we covered on HipPEMcrates. From hot-topic headlines to practical pearls you can use on your next shift, these posts highlight the best of what July had to offer in pediatric emergency medicine. Whether you missed a post or want to
As the summer winds down, and our new residents and fellows settle in, this time of the year often offers a rare chance to exhale. For many of us, it’s a time to unplug a bit – whether that means catching up on sleep, getting away for a few days, or just enjoying a little
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An infant is rushed back to your resuscitation bay, sats are dropping, the triage nurse knew she needed to bring him right back before even getting a history. In those first crucial moments in the bay, your differential is broad and your heart rate might be ticking up higher than your patient’s. A bit of
A is for Airway, but also… Read More »
Welcome to the first edition of the HipPEMcrates Mailbag – where we answer common questions from the Pediatric ER. These are the questions you jot down during a shift to look up later, the clinical pearls you hear your colleagues share during signout, maybe even that one thing that your resident asked you that makes
HipPEMcrates Mailbag, Vol. 1: Rashes, Cold Babies, and Sore Throats Read More »
