A new episode of The PEM Podcast is here! Host Dr. Bob Belfer is joined by pediatric emergency physician and airway educator Dr. Josh Nagler to discuss pediatric intubation – and how to improve first-attempt success during a high-risk, low-frequency procedure. They also discuss: Listen below, and subscribe to The PEM Podcast wherever you get […]
A new episode of The PEM Podcast is here! Host Dr. Bob Belfer is joined by pediatric infectious disease physician and vaccine expert Dr. Paul Offit to discuss vaccine trust in 2026 – and what falling vaccination rates could mean for children in the pediatric ED. They also discuss: Listen below, and subscribe to The
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The first new episode of The PEM Podcast is here! Host Dr. Bob Belfer is joined by pediatric intensivist and sepsis researcher Dr. Scott Weiss to discuss the landmark PRoMPT BOLUS trial and what its findings mean for fluid resuscitation in children with septic shock. They also discuss: Listen below, and subscribe to The PEM
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After a hiatus, The PEM Podcast is officially returning – with a new name and a new home at HipPEMcrates. Hosted by Dr. Robert Belfer, the podcast features thoughtful conversations, practical teaching, and the people and ideas shaping pediatric emergency medicine. Originally launched as the CHOP PEM Podcast, the show has been renamed to reflect
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7/20 Updates: If you’ve turned on the news recently, you’ve probably seen headlines about Cyclospora, a parasite responsible for a growing outbreak of cyclosporiasis across the United States. As of July 14, 2026, the CDC has received reports of 1,645 laboratory-confirmed domestically acquired cases across 34 states, with 141 hospitalizations (9%) and no deaths. Even
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I have mixed feelings when I see a patient with syncope in the ED. Most of the time, the diagnosis is reassuring. But every syncopal child carries the same question: is this the first sign of a potentially life-threatening condition? Finding that needle in the haystack is the true challenge. A teenager faints at school.
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Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming healthcare, moving from a futuristic idea to a practical tool used by clinicians every day. From ambient documentation and radiology workflows to emerging clinical decision support systems, AI is already helping physicians work more efficiently and focus more time on patient care. But as these technologies become more capable, important
One of the things I quickly realized as a new attending was that residents rarely struggled with the straightforward febrile infant. The pathway cases? Easy. But every few shifts, someone would present a child and then pause halfway through the plan: “Well… my last attending did something completely different.” That’s where this talk came from.
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One of my favorite parts about being in PEM is the constant sharing of good content – studies, FOAM posts, conferences, podcasts, interesting cases, practice-changing papers, and the occasional “you need to read this before your next shift” text message. A lot of the best educational pearls I come across don’t start with a formal
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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 September had to offer in pediatric emergency medicine. Whether you missed a post or want to
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