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 […]
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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
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The Case A 3-month-old breastfed male is brought to the ED with: On exam: You pause. The baby’s floppy. He’s not febrile. He’s not actively seizing. But something is clearly wrong. Diagnosis: Infant Botulism This is classic: a floppy, constipated infant with descending paralysis. Pathophysiology: Key Clinical Clues PEM Pearl: A floppy, afebrile infant with
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You don’t need moulage or mannequins to get your team ready for the next mass casualty incident (MCI). According to Dr. Matt Harris (PEM physician at Cohen Children’s Medical Center and EMS medical director), some of the most effective MCI prep happens quietly, during the average shift—without a single overhead page. Here are 3 ways
The 3: MCI Training Without a Drill – Practice During Your Next ED Shift 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 June had to offer in pediatric emergency medicine. Whether you missed a post or want to
🧠 The Case A 5-month-old infant presents to the ED with: Initial Workup: “The blood drawn looked… brownish.” 🩸 The Turn: Chocolate Blood + Unexpected Hypoxia Blood gas reveals a methemoglobin level of 31.6%(normal is <1.5%) You immediately recognize this as methemoglobinemia—a condition where hemoglobin is oxidized (Fe²⁺ ➝ Fe³⁺) and can no longer carry
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Welcome to Resources We Love—a recurring series where we spotlight the tools, guides, blogs, and clinical gems that make life in the pediatric emergency department just a little easier (and a lot smarter). We’re all about sharing the evidence-based, high-yield, and actually useful resources that PEM clinicians swear by—whether it’s a go-to pocket guide, a
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