I entertain the possibility of Colic in many patients but try to keep in mind it is a diagnosis of exclusion. It is important for me to follow some guidelines when I take care of patients and this is how I “know” (hopefully) the child in front of me has a none displaced (aka “splint and send”) fracture. Please …
Episode 64: Applying The rules, a PEM Fellow Experience
Sophia Wang is a PEM Fellow in Mississippi who applied the PEM Rules and wanted to share her story. Thank you, Sophia, for sharing your thoughts and thank you for listening to PEM Rules. Check out this episode!
Episode 63: PEM Past Present and Future with Jay Fisher
How did PEM Start? what is it like now? and where is it going? I discuss those questions and more with Dr. Jay Fisher, PEM Attending for almost 30 years. Check out this episode!
Episode 62: Clinical Care Tips – Where Is A Good Place to Start, How to Think Of Fever And When Do Children Need Reduction
Sometimes it is helpful to start thinking about patient disposition early so you can make plans appropriately. Here is what I teach parents about fever and what it really means and a very important rule for fracture reduction. Check out this episode!
Episode 61: Interview With Noel Spears and Mel Tavarez Who Trained Me Back At the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
How has the training in PEM changed over the years and what makes a good PEM fellow or provider. I discuss those questions with Mel and Noel, two very influential individuals in my career. Check out this episode!
Episode 60: Clinical Care Tips – Using D10, Thinking About Your Differential and Debriefing with Your Team
What is a good starting point for treatment of most metabolic emergencies? How not to miss a serious diagnosis, and what to do with your team so you can all do a better job next time. Check out this episode!
Episode 59: Interview with Noah Makovsky, Primary Care Pediatrician in Denver, Colorado
It is the General Pediatricians that often sends the child to the Pediatric ED. How the PCP and PEM doctor better communicate to help their patients. Check out this episode!
Episode 58: Clinical Care Tips – Ketamine Sedation, The Doctor and The Parent Perspective.
I don’t know what I would do without Ketamine. My favorite drug to use for procedures. Here is how I use it and what I tell the parents… Check out this episode!
Helping a PEM Fellow With a Research Project
Dear Listener, If you are a PEM provider in the US in a Pediatric ER that has rotating residents and/or fellows please take a moment and click on the link below and help Sophia Wang (a PEM fellow in the University of Mississippi Medical Center) with her research project regarding patient handoff during transition of care. Sophia is an active …
Episode 57: Clinical Care Tips – All About My Favorite Procedure. Suturing Those Lacerations
Probably the most common procedure I perform in the Pediatric ER and one I particularly like. Suturing. Which rules do I use and what is my anticipatory guidance for these parents. Check out this episode!