A school-aged child comes in with a droopy face. No trauma. No fever. Your gut says Bell’s palsy. Maybe. Before you write for steroids, make sure you’re not missing a mimic. 1. Start with the forehead – but don’t stop there Can the child wrinkle their forehead and fully close the affected eye? ● Can’t […]
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For many of us, the challenge in anaphylaxis isn’t when to give epinephrine (oftentimes, it’s pretty clear, but my personal rule of thumb: when in doubt, give it!), but rather what to do after the epi. Did it work? Great, now how long should I watch them? Worked a little bit, do I need to
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1. Know the who, what, and why In the 2024-2025 National Battery Ingestion Hotline annual report, national NPDS data showed 2,705 disc battery ingestion exposures after confirmed non-ingestions were excluded; 1,690 were in children ages 0-5 years and 303 were in children ages 6-12 years. Larger batteries – especially 20 mm lithium coin cells in
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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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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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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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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
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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
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