A 4-year-old is carried out of a second-story bedroom after firefighters extinguish her burning clothes. Her back and torso are involved. Her face is burned. There is soot at the nares. Her arms and legs are hot and red – but not blistered. The burn is obvious. The most dangerous questions are not. How much […]
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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
HipPEMcrates Mailbag, Vol. 3: Febrile Infants, Head Trauma, and the World Cup Read More »
There’s no shortage of new studies competing for your attention, but let’s be honest – most of us don’t have the time (or patience) to sift through it all. One of the ways I keep up is by writing for JournalFeed, where the goal is to distill new research into what actually matters at the
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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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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
Not Just ABCs: 3 Overlooked Trauma Essentials Read More »
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
Back to School: ABC’s of the Pediatric ER, Part 2 Read More »
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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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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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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An infant is rushed back to your resuscitation bay, sats are dropping, the triage nurse knew she needed to bring him right back before even getting a history. In those first crucial moments in the bay, your differential is broad and your heart rate might be ticking up higher than your patient’s. A bit of
A is for Airway, but also… Read More »
