Briefs: Breath holding spells
Breath holding spells are common and often mistaken for seizures or more worrisome events. Learn about the basic types and clinical presentation in this post.
Learn about Salicylate ingestions in Season 1 Episode 4 of our Toxicology podcast
This is episode four of season one of the Toxicology series that Suzan Mazor, the Medical Director for Toxicology at Seattle Children's, and I are putting together. This episode focuses on a worrisome intentional and accidental ingestion - salicylates. Learn about diagnosis, management, and more!
A GREAT EKG review from Don’t Forget the Bubbles
dontforgetthebubbles.com/ten-not-to-be-missed-paediatric-ecgs/ Do you struggle with EKGs sometimes? I'll admit it, I do. That's why the above linked post from Don't Forget the Bubbles was so incredibly helpful, and well done. Do yourself a favor and check it out.!
It’s time for Toxicology Podcast Season 1 Episode 3: Acetaminophen
This is episode three of season one of the Toxicology series that Suzan Mazor, the Medical Director for Toxicology at Seattle Children's, and I are putting together. This episode focuses on one of the most common intentional ingestions - Acetaminophen.
I am proud to announce the winners of the 2020 PEMPix competition
I am delighted to announce the winners of the 2020 PEMPix competition. Each year the AAP Section on Emergency Medicine awards two prizes - one chosen by the audience, which was a secure online vote by members of the Section on Emergency Medicine this year, and the other by the panel of judges who helped to select the finalists. The judges voted on their favorite case in an anonymized fashion prior to publication of the cases. The winners of the Audience Award and Judge's Award will receive an honorarium from the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Emergency Medicine
Did you check out the ten 2020 PEMPix cases?
It was my absolute pleasure sharing all ten of the PEMPix finalist cases this year. If you haven't already done so, please check them out today. I've included links to all ten cases in this post.
Tox Tuesdays Podcast Season 1 Episode 2: Decontamination and Elimination
This is episode 2 of season one of the Toxicology series that Suzan Mazor, the Medical Director for Toxicology at Seattle Children's, and I are putting together. This follow up episode focuses on a decontamination and elimination in the poisoned pediatric patient and offers many pearls that will serve as a foundation for upcoming episodes - including why Ipecac is no longer prescribed to every 4 month old!
Part 3, the conclusion of the 2020 EmergiQuiz case competition is here
Part 3 of the 2020 EmergiQuiz case competition is live on EmergiQuiz.com! The original fellow presenter returns to present, and continues the case after admission to the time of final diagnosis, followed by a brief review of the final disease process.
Tox Tuesdays Podcast Season 1 Episode 1: General approach to the poisoned patient
It's finally here - Tox Tuesdays - the Toxicology podcast series starts here, with Episode 1 of Season 1 - featuring Suzan Mazor from Seattle Children's talking about the general approach to the poisoned child.
Part 2 of the 2020 EmergiQuiz cases are now live
Part 2 of the 2020 EmergiQuiz cases are now live. This is where another one of the finalists attempts to make the diagnosis. All 4 cases are at EmergiQuiz.com.
