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The 3: Pediatric Emergency Simulation — Truths, Pitfalls, and Must-Know Facts

Written by Elizabeth Sanseau, MD, MS, DTM&H, FAAP; Anita A. Thomas, MD, MPH, FAAP, FACEP; and Marc Auerbach, MD Let’s face it: pediatric emergencies are different. They’re high-stakes, high stress, and often unpredictable. Pediatric patients may be small but can be complex. Simulation offers a powerful tool to improve outcomes, build confident teams, and reveal cracks in systems before real patients “fall through them.” Whether you’re new to […]

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3 Blog Posts You Should Read This Weekend

Procedures, Radiology, The 3, Trauma

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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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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The 3: MCI Training Without a Drill – Practice During Your Next ED Shift

The 3, Trauma

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

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The 3: CHD in the ED – How Blue? How Old?

Cardiology, The 3

1. Ask “How Blue?” and “How Old?” Before you assume it’s just another virus, start with this: 🧠 Pearl: At the 1st week of life, the closing of the ductus arteriosus unearths critical CHD. At 2-3 months, pulmonary vascular resistance and hemoglobin drop, increasing shunts and worsening heart failure. 2. Feel the Femoral Pulses. Always.

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3 Pieces of Advice for PEM Fellows

Advice, The 3

1. Find a niche for yourself. You really have to think long and hard about it. What do you really want to do? What do you want to do beyond fellowship? I really think it’s important during fellowship to be choosy in what you do outside of the clinical world. You’re asked to do a

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The 3…Emerging Threats in Pediatric Poisoning

The 3, Toxicology

1. Edible Cannabis: A Growing Risk With the legalization of cannabis in many states, the availability of edible cannabis products has skyrocketed. These products—often packaged like everyday snacks such as candies, chocolates, or baked goods—are highly attractive to children. From 2017 to 2021, pediatric exposures to THC (the active ingredient in cannabis) in children under

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The 3…Articles Every PEM Fellow Should Read

Advice, Infectious Disease, Respiratory, The 3

I think it would be worthwhile for the fellows to read articles from the 1990s. There are a host of articles that will give fellows a sense of PEM history and how things have changed through the creation of solid evidence. It’s these types of articles that fellows can read and hopefully will say –

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The 3…Toxicology Articles You Should Read Right Now

The 3, Toxicology

1. Management of Acetaminophen Poisoning in the US and Canada: A Consensus Statement Intentional overdoses are on the rise, with acetaminophen (Tylenol) remaining a common agent due to its widespread availability. This article reviews current best practices in managing acetaminophen toxicity, clearly defining acute ingestion as occurring within a 24-hour period. It also addresses the

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3 Pieces of Advice for PEM Clinicians

Advice, The 3

1. Be a lifelong learner. My example for this is just a wonderful physician named Fred Bomback. He’s a generation ahead of me as a clinician and still has that excitement for clinical care. He’s not only among the best clinicians I’ve ever known, but he has a voracious appetite for reading and continuing to

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