Hot Off the Press! This past Monday, JAMA published a new study titled “Prediction of Bacteremia and Bacterial Meningitis Among Febrile Infants Aged 28 Days or Younger.” The study evaluated whether the PECARN Febrile Infant Prediction Rule (you know the one – negative urine, serum procalcitonin ≤0.5 ng/mL, and ANC ≤4000/mm3) can be applied to […]
TEASER…The Study That Will Change Everything (for Febrile Infants) Read More »
Every week, I save a stack of articles, papers, and posts that catch my eye – sometimes it’s cutting-edge PEM research, sometimes a great essay or think piece I stumble across mid-scroll. Instead of letting them live forever in my “read later” folder, I’m sharing a few highlights here. Each piece includes a TL;DR summary
What I’m Reading This Week Read More »
Even the most experienced trauma teams can overlook the basics in the chaos of a resus. These pearls focus on three simple but critical steps – ones that improve communication, prevent missed injuries, and keep care consistent. Let’s get sharper. These pearls are based on video and patient reviews done at the Children’s Hospital of
Not Just ABCs: 3 Overlooked Trauma Essentials 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 September had to offer in pediatric emergency medicine. Whether you missed a post or want to
September In Review Read More »
We are back with Part 2 – Check out Part 1 here! 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
Back to School: ABC’s of the Pediatric ER, Part 2 Read More »
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 »
