A monthly guide to the best new Pediatric Emergency Medicine FOAM One of the greatest strengths of Pediatric Emergency Medicine is the community of educators who freely share their expertise through blogs, podcasts, cases, infographics, and other educational resources. The challenge is finding the time to keep up with all of it. This monthly newsletter […]
HipPEMcrates FOAM Roundup | August 2026 Read More »
A monthly guide to the best new Pediatric Emergency Medicine FOAM Welcome to the first HipPEMcrates FOAM Roundup! One of the greatest strengths of Pediatric Emergency Medicine is the community of educators who freely share their expertise through blogs, podcasts, cases, infographics, and other educational resources. The challenge is finding the time to keep up
HipPEMcrates FOAM Roundup | July 2026 Read More »
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
The 3: Cyclosporiasis Is Making Headlines – What Do I Need to Know? Read More »
This post is adapted from teaching sessions and educational materials developed by Dr. Hannah Barber Doucet for pediatric and emergency medicine learners. The content has been edited for clarity and expanded into a written format for HipPEMcrates, with the goal of translating bedside teaching into a practical, on-shift reference for pediatric emergency clinicians. Stay tuned
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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. Here are three
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You are in the middle of a busy ED shift. Your acute gastroenteritis patient has passed their PO challenge with flying colors after one dose of Zofran. Parents are thrilled and want to have this magical cure at home – so as you are reviewing discharge instructions, they ask “can you send us home with
“Can you write me a prescription for Zofran?” Read More »
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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Constipation is a common issue that we encounter in the pediatric emergency department. It’s important to distinguish between different types of constipation and understand the best approaches to treatment. Here’s an evidence-based review of pediatric constipation, focusing on what matters most in the ED and when to image. 🚩 Red Flags 📸 Imaging in the
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