I finally met Sean Fox from Carolinas Medical center this summer. He runs a fantastic PEM focused blog called Pediatric EM Morsels. The goal of the site is to present bite sized topic reviews on a diverse array of topics that are always clinically relevant. I particularly enjoy the posts where he tackles commonly held myths - check these out [...]
Don't swoon with excitement because the latest episode of PEM Currents, the Pediatric Emergency Medicine podcast is here! The focus is on convulsive syncope - essentially patients who faint and have movements that could be construed as seizures. You'll learn how common convulsions with syncope are and what to do if you encounter them in the Emergency Department. Check it [...]
Since we talked about rabies this morning I wanted to share a very affecting podcast that the awesome folks at Radiolab put out recently. Take a listen: You can see more at Radiolab.org and check out the podcast itself with additional links here.
Let's take a look at some basic information on deep dermal sutures. Thanks to Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center resident Drew Saylor. Before moving on to the quick hits let's take a look at an excellent video from Closing the Gap. What are the indications for a deep buried dermal suture? Large wounds that: Are in need of tension [...]
No new posts this week I'm away on vacation But I'll be back soon Lots of stuff to learn Many topics on the way Learning sure is fun!
He's running away! So I held his outstretched arm... A nursemaid's elbow
Storify by Brad SobolewskiTue, Mar 25 2014 08:09:56Hypoglycemia live tweet from 3/25/14References and resources from today's lecture on hypoglycemia.Add to story or collectionShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on Google+Share on LinkedinShare by emailBrad Sobolewski@PEMTweets#PEMLectures #FOAMed The focus is on hypoglycemic patients that are critically ill - but not diabeticTue, Mar 25 2014 07:09:15ReplyRetweetFavoriteAdd to story or collectionShare on TwitterShare on [...]
Storify by Brad SobolewskiThu, Mar 06 2014 10:35:00Headache Clincal Update Live TweetCheck out the summary of the live tweet from the March 6th Emergency Department clinical update on headaches (especially migraines) presented by Marielle A. Kabbouche, MD.Add to story or collectionShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on Google+Share on LinkedinShare by emailBrad Sobolewski@PEMTweetsLive tweet of migraine lecture starts now! #PEMLectures #FOAMedThu, [...]
Just a quick update I made some big format changes to the site today, upgrading my layout and the overall appearance. Bear with me for a day or two as I work out the kinks. Despite this I will continue to post new content. Thanks
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