pediatric emergency medicine

EM Quick Hits 64 Whole Blood Transfusions, Calcium Before Diltiazem in Afib, Thoracotomy Pearls, Uterine Casts, OMI Scale & Proportionality

In this month's EM Quick Hits podcast: Zafar Qasim & Andrew Petrosoniak on whole blood transfusion in trauma, Justin Morgenstern on calcium pre-treatment to prevent diltiazem-induced hypotension, Kiran Rikhraj on dynamic LV outflow tract obstruction, Anand Swaminathan on resuscitative thoracotomy, Andrew Tagg on uterine casts, and Jesse McLaren on scale & proportionality in occlusion MI ECG interpretation. **Please support EM Cases to continue to be free open access by making a donation: https://stg-emergencymedicinecases-emcstaging.kinsta.cloud/donation/

By Anton Helman|2025-04-21T14:10:19-04:00April 21st, 2025|Categories: Cardiology, EM Cases, EM Quick Hits, Genitourinary, Hematology, Medical Specialty, Pediatrics, Trauma|Tags: calcium gluconate, diltiazem, occlusion MI, thoractomy, uterine casts, whole blood|0 Comments

EM Quick Hits 63 S-TEC and HUS, IM Epinephrine in OHCA, Dengue, Geriatric Trauma Imaging, TTP

On this month's EM Quick Hits podcast: Stephen Freedman on pediatric bloody diarrhea, S-TEC and hemolytic uremic syndrome, Justin Morgenstern on the evidence for IM epinephrine in out of hospital cardiac arrest, Matthew McArther on recognition and ED management of dengue fever, Andrew Petrosoniak on imaging decision making in trauma in older patients, Brit Long & Michael Gotlieb on recognition and management of TTP...Please consider a donation to EM Cases to help ensure continued Free Open Access Medical Education here: https://stg-emergencymedicinecases-emcstaging.kinsta.cloud/donation/

By Anton Helman|2025-03-11T10:59:16-04:00March 11th, 2025|Categories: EM Cases, EM Quick Hits, Emergency Medicine, Hematology, Medical Specialty, Pediatrics, Resuscitation, Special Populations, Trauma|Tags: cardiac arrest, dengue, epinephrine, geriatric trauma, Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, HUS, OHCA, pediatric diarrhea, S-TEC, trauma imaging, TTP|0 Comments

Ep 196 Pediatric Meningitis Recognition, Workup and Management

In this episode: recognition, risk stratification, decision tools, indications for lumbar puncture in the febrile pediatric patient, tips and trick on performing LPs in children, and ED management of pediatric meningitis. We answer such questions as: what are the test characteristics of the various clinical features of meningitis across various ages? How does one differentiate between meningitis and retropharyngeal abscess on physical exam? How do the Canadian and American guidelines on work up of well-appearing febrile infants compare when to it comes to indications for lumbar puncture? Which patients with suspected meningitis require imaging prior to lumbar puncture? How do we best interpret the various CSF tests to help distinguish between viral and bacterial meningitis? What are the indications and timing of administering dexamethasone in the pediatric patient with suspected meningitis? and many more.... EM Cases is Free Open Access; please consider a donation to help ensure that EM Cases remains Free Open Access on our donation page https://stg-emergencymedicinecases-emcstaging.kinsta.cloud/donation/

By Anton Helman|2024-08-06T17:06:20-04:00July 8th, 2024|Categories: EM Cases, Emergency Medicine, Episodes, Medical Specialty, Pediatrics|Tags: dexamethasone, febrile infant, febrile seizure, lumbar puncture|0 Comments

EM Quick Hits 54 Button Battery Ingestion, C. difficile, ECG in Tox, Bed Bugs, Fibrinogen in Trauma, Cold Air for Croup

Olivia Ostrow on the management of button battery ingestions, Brit Long on C difficile infection, Jesse McLaren on an approach to ECG's in the tox patient, Joe Mullally on the identification and treatment of bed bug bites, Andrew Petrosoniak on fibrinogen replacement in bleeding trauma patients, Justin Morganstern on Cold Air for Croup... https://stg-emergencymedicinecases-emcstaging.kinsta.cloud/donation/

By Shaila Gunn|2024-09-27T20:20:34-04:00January 23rd, 2024|Categories: Cardiology, EM Cases, EM Quick Hits, Emergency Medicine, Gastroenterology, Medical Specialty, Pediatrics, Toxicology, Trauma|Tags: bed bugs, button battery, c.difficle, croup, ECG interpretation, fibrinogen, toxicology, trauma|0 Comments

EM Quick Hits 53 Postpartum Hemorrhage, Serotonin Syndrome, TBI Herniation Syndromes, Ulcerative Colitis, Pediatric C-Spine Immobilization, Global EM

On this month's EM Quick Hits podcast: Anand Swaminathan on update to ED management of postpartum hemorrhage, Nour Khatib on serotonin syndrome and its mimics, Katie Lin on an approach to recognition and management of severe TBI and brain herniation syndromes, Hans Rosenberg on the ED management of ulcerative colitis, Heather Cary on pediatric c-spine immobilization controversies and techniques, Navpreet Sahsi on the difference between humanitarian and development work... Please support EM Cases with a donation: https://stg-emergencymedicinecases-emcstaging.kinsta.cloud/donation/

By Shaila Gunn|2024-09-27T20:19:38-04:00November 28th, 2023|Categories: EM Cases, EM Quick Hits, Emergency Medicine, Gastroenterology, Medical Specialty, Neurology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, Resuscitation, Toxicology, Trauma|Tags: brain herniation, c-spine, c-spine collar, cardiocerebral resuscitation, cerebral herniation, colitis, global EM, postpartum hemorrhage, serotonin syndrome, tbi, ulcerative colitis|0 Comments

EM Quick Hits 52 Infant Vomiting, Orbital Cellulitis, Prehospital TXA in Trauma, Prevention and Treatment of Delirium, Procedural Skills Decay, Altitude Sickness

In this month's EM Quick Hits podcast: Sarah Reid on an approach to Infant Vomiting, Brit Long on Orbital Cellulitis essentials, Justin Morgenstern on the PATCH trial - Prehospital TXA in Trauma, Christina Shenvi on Prevention and Treatment of Delirium, Jason Hine on Procedural Skills Decay, Aaron Billin on Altitude Sickness... Please support EM Cases with a donation: https://stg-emergencymedicinecases-emcstaging.kinsta.cloud/donation/

By Anton Helman|2024-09-27T20:24:02-04:00October 17th, 2023|Categories: Ears Nose & Throat, EM Cases, EM Quick Hits, Emergency Medicine, Hematology, Medical Specialty, Pediatrics, Special Populations, Trauma|Tags: Acute Mountain Sickness, delirium, HAPE, orbital cellulits, PATCH trial, tranexamic acid, TXA|1 Comment

EM Quick Hits 50 Normal Unenhanced CT Renal Colic DDx, Perichondritis, Magnesium in Pediatric Asthma, Steroids for Pneumonia, OMI Cath Lab Activation

On this month's EM Quick Hits podcast David Carr on differential diagnosis of normal unenhanced CT renal colic, Leeor Sommer on recognition and management of perichondritis and auricular abscess, Suzanne Schuh on IV magnesium sulphate for pediatric asthma, Jess McLaren on Occlusion MI ECG interpretation requiring cath lab activation and Justin Morgenstern on update on steroids for pneumonia... Please support EM Cases with a donation: https://stg-emergencymedicinecases-emcstaging.kinsta.cloud/donation/

By Anton Helman|2024-09-27T20:30:30-04:00July 18th, 2023|Categories: Cardiology, Ears Nose & Throat, EM Quick Hits, Emergency Medicine, Genitourinary, Medical Specialty, Pediatrics, Respirology|Tags: ACS, atrial fibrillation, chest pain, community acquired pneumonia, ECG, hyperacute T wave, magnesium sulphate, occlusion MI, pediatric asthma, PRAM score, renal infarct, Sgarbosa criteria, STEMI, steroids|0 Comments

EM Quick Hits 49 Stroke Management Update, Intussusception, 5 Penetrating Trauma Tips, Skin Foreign Body Hack, CT Radiation Risk, Emergency Fund

On this month's EM Quick HIts podcast: Anand Swaminathan on EVT for large vessel occlusion strokes, Sarah Reid on picking up intussusception, Andrew Petrosoniak on 5 Penetrating Trauma Tips, Peter Toth on using a slit lamp to manage skin foreign body hack, Nour Khatib and Jonathan Wallace on CT Radiation Risk and Matt Poyner on setting up an emergency fund...

By Anton Helman|2024-05-21T01:55:42-04:00June 6th, 2023|Categories: EM Cases, EM Quick Hits, Emergency Medicine, Medical Specialty, Neurology, Pediatrics, Plastics, Trauma|Tags: CT radiation, emergency fund, endovascular therapy, GSW, intussusception, ischemic stroke, penetrating trauma, skin foreign body, slip lamp|2 Comments

EM Quick Hits 45 ETCO2 in Cardiac Arrest, Organ Donation, Paraphimosis, Medicolegal Myths, QI Corner

Understanding why ETCO2 is recommended in cardiac arrest with Swami, practical steps to organ donation in the ED with Dr. Andrew Healy, using your hospital food court to treat paraphimosis, rectal prolapse and food bolus obstruction with Dr. Sarah Foohey, QI Corner with Dr. Tahara Bhate, 4 Medicolegal Myths with Dr. Jennifer C. Tang on this month's EM Quick Hits podcast...

By Anton Helman|2024-10-10T12:47:59-04:00January 2nd, 2023|Categories: EM Cases, EM Quick Hits, Emergency Medicine, Medical Specialty, Pediatrics, Resuscitation|Tags: ETCO2, food bolus obstruction, medicolegal, organ donation, paraphimosis, QI Corner, rectal prolapse|5 Comments

Ep 177 Bronchiolitis – Diagnostic Challenges and Management Pitfalls

In this main episode podcast Anton discusses with world expert and bronchiolitis researcher Dr. Suzanne Schuh, the challenges of the diagnosis and management of bronchiolitis during a time of crisis in pediatric emergency medicine and offers some evidence-based solutions to improving outcomes while minimizing valuable resources, as part of our 'Best of University of Toronto EM' series...

By Anton Helman|2022-12-20T13:37:33-05:00December 20th, 2022|Categories: EM Cases, Emergency Medicine, Medical Specialty, Pediatrics|Tags: bronchiolitis, CPAP, HFNC, nasal suctioning, oximetry|7 Comments