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HipPEMcrates Mailbag, Vol. 3: Febrile Infants, Head Trauma, and the World Cup

Advice, Clinical Scenarios, Infectious Disease, Procedures, Trauma

Here is Philadelphia, it finally seems like summer volumes have arrived…just in time for the World Cup, America250, and the Baseball All-Star Game to roll through the City of Brotherly Love. Should make for a quiet summer! Welcome to the third edition of the HipPEMcrates Mailbag – where we continue to explore common questions from […]

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How Does Becoming a Parent Impact PEM Practice?

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Starting a family or becoming a caregiver to a child during a medical career often comes with a well-known myriad of challenges. However, for many, it also comes with meaningful and lasting positive changes to medical practice. To further explore this idea and how it relates specifically to PEM, I reached out to current PEM

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World Down Syndrome Day: What My Daughter Taught Me About Caring for Kids with Down Syndrome in the ED

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Editor’s Note: In recognition of World Down Syndrome Day (March 21), we’re publishing a post by Dr. Sean McGann, emergency physician and father of a child with Down syndrome. The date, 3/21, was specifically chosen to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (3) of the 21st chromosome. This post was developed in collaboration with Dr.

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The 3…Articles PEM Clinician-Educators Should Read Right Now

Advice, The 3

Welcome to 3 Articles PEM Clinicians Should Read Right Now, a recurring HipPEMcrates series where we ask leaders across pediatric emergency medicine to share three papers they think every clinician should have on their radar today. Each installment features a new guest author highlighting the research shaping their practice – and yours. Make sure to

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HipPEMcrates Mailbag, Vol. 2: Febrile Infants, Pneumonia Pearls, and the Future of PEM

Advice, Infectious Disease, Procedures

Welcome to the second edition of the HipPEMcrates Mailbag – where we continue to explore common questions from the Pediatric Emergency Department. These are the topics that come up during busy shifts, the clinical pearls shared during signout, and the thoughtful questions from learners that prompt us to pause and review the evidence behind our

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The 3…Articles PEM Clinicians Should Read Right Now

Advice, Gastroenterology, Sedation, The 3

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Back to School: ABC’s of the Pediatric ER, Part 2

Advice, Procedures, Respiratory, Toxicology, Trauma

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

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Back to School: ABC’s of the Pediatric ER, Part 1

Advice, Procedures, Respiratory, Toxicology, Trauma

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

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Advice for PEM Fellows…From PEM Fellows – Part 2

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Starting a pediatric emergency medicine fellowship is exciting – and, let’s be honest, a little overwhelming. That’s why we pulled together advice straight from current and recent PEM fellows. In Part 1, they shared practical tips, mindset shifts, and a dose of humor to help you find your footing. But our fellows weren’t done talking.

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3 Podcast Picks to Close Out the Summer

Advice, Cardiology, Radiology, The 3, Trauma

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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