2019 PEMPix Online Case 1: Voodoo on you too
This is the first of three exclusive online cases for the 2019 PEMPix presentation. It was originally submitted by Nisha Polavarapu, MD.
Facts on the Ground: Meningitis and Encephalitis are rare in complex febrile seizures without worrisome symptoms
The first edition of Facts on the Ground looks at whether or not we need to perform a lumbar puncture in complex febrile seizures.
Why we do what we do: Benzodiazepines as first line therapy for status epilepticus (Re-post)
Benzodiazepines are the first line treatment in status epilepticus. Find out why, and how to use them for maximum seizure stopping action.
2017 Starter Pack: Seizures
This Starter Pack shakes things up and focuses on seizures - Febrile or otherwise.
2017 Starter Pack: Migraine Headaches
The starter packs are a collection of previous posts on PEMBlog that I've collated to give you a leg up in the ED this summer. Enjoy this one focusing on migraine headaches. More to come soon!
Why we do what we do: Hypertonic saline for elevated intracranial pressure
This edition of Why We Do What We Do focuses on the use of hypertonic saline to treat elevated intracranial pressure in children.
Breath of the Wild! A podcast on breath holding spells
Don't hold you breath while listening to this podcast - because you'd be doing so for longer than 20 seconds - and you will have apnea. Do however, listen to learn more about cyanotic and pallid breath holding spells so that you can be prepared to diagnose and manage them in the Emergency Department.
Oral caffeine for post lumbar puncture headache
Can you give oral caffeine for a post lumbar puncture headache? Sure! It is cost effective and works.
Migraines Starter Pack
This Starter Pack focuses on migraines in the ED. Learn why antiemetics are first line, why valproate is second line, and more.
From the Archives: Spring Break Edition
Yes, I'm on Spring Break this week. So, no "new" content. But what if you haven't dove into the PEMBlog Archives? Check out a few of my educational series posts here.