PERC-Peds Rule Could Change How Children Are Evaluated for Pulmonary Embolism: A PECARN Study
A new PECARN study found the PERC-Peds bedside rule safely excluded pulmonary embolism in low-risk children without imaging or labs, with 99.6% sensitivity across more than 4,000 patients.
What We Still Do Not Know About Pediatric Mental Health Emergencies: PECARN Research Agenda
PECARN's Mental Health Working Group used a modified Delphi process with parents, youth, and multidisciplinary clinicians to name 51 research priorities for pediatric mental and behavioral health emergencies. Suicide prevention dominates the top tier.
ACMT Toxicology Visual Pearl – The Fang and the Furious
Envenomation from this oceanic snake would most likely lead to which of the following symptoms? Acute renal failure Blindness Descending paralysis Localized skin necrosis [Image courtesy of Petr Hamernik – Zoo Praha, Wikimedia Commons] [+]
Scott Dimeo, MD
Carolinas Medical Center
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ACMT Toxicology Visual Pearl – Black Vomit, Big Problem
Which of the following substances available in black pellet form causes rapid onset of black emesis with a garlicky or fishy odor when ingested? Acephate Brodifacoum Iron sulfate Zinc phosphide [Author’s own image] [+]
Jessica Zavadak Tkatch, MD
Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC
ACMT Toxicology Visual Pearl: Pit Viper
The venom of the pictured creature causes tissue inflammation and necrosis through which of the following mechanisms: Alpha-bungarotoxin Alpha-latrotoxin Domoic acid Phospholipase A2 [Image by Vauxford via Wikimedia Commons] [+]
Nomerra Koreshi, DO
Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital
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ACMT Toxicology Visual Pearl: Clutching your Perles
What type of EKG changes may be seen following ingestion of this medication, often prescribed for an upper respiratory infection? AV block Diffuse ST elevation Prolonged QTc Widened QRS [Author’s own image] [+]
Stephanie Teeling, MD
Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC
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AZ-SWED Trial: Azithromycin Does Not Improve Preschool Wheezing Outcomes
Preschool wheezing is one of the most common pediatric ED presentations, and azithromycin has long been a tempting option. The AZ-SWED trial randomized 840 children to azithromycin or placebo and found no benefit, even in those with bacteria detected in the airway.
ACMT Toxicology Visual Pearl – Who Toad You to Lick It?
When people intentionally lick this toad, which toxin can they be exposed to? Bufodienolides Ciguatoxin Mescaline Psilocybin [Image by Spencer B. via iNaturalist] [+]
Ann-Jeannette Geib, MD
Department of Emergency Medicine
Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC
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PEM POCUS Series: Pediatric Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Read this tutorial on the use of point of care ultrasonography (POCUS) for pediatric musculoskeletal evaluation. Then test your skills on the ALiEMU course page to receive your PEM POCUS badge worth 2 hours of ALiEMU course credit. TAKE THE ALIEMU PEM POCUS: PEDIATRIC MUSCULOSKELETAL Module Goals List the indications for performing pediatric musculoskeletal (MSK) point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) Describe the technique for performing specific pediatric MSK POCUS applications List anatomical landmarks for specific MSK POCUS applications Interpret signs of fracture, effusion, dislocation, and osteomyelitis with POCUS Describe the limitations of [+]
PEM POCUS Series: Pediatric First-Trimester Pregnancy
Read this tutorial on the use of point of care ultrasonography (POCUS) for pediatric first-trimester pregnancy evaluation. Then test your skills on the ALiEMU course page to receive your PEM POCUS badge worth 2 hours of ALiEMU course credit. Take the ALiEMU PEM POCUS: Pediatric First-Trimester Pregnancy Module Goals List the indications for performing an obstetric point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) Identify the characteristic findings of an intrauterine pregnancy in the first-trimester Describe how to measure fetal heart rate (FHR) and methods of estimating gestational age using POCUS Identify findings concerning for ectopic pregnancy in the first-trimester [+]
Director of Growth, Strategic Alliance Initiative, Center for Innovation and Digital Health
Massachusetts General Hospital;
Chief Scientific Officer, Conductscience.com
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