It is summertime, so the bees and bugs are out! In this episode, Dr. Ben Grebber, a pediatric resident at Boston Children’s Hospital/Tufts Children’s Hospital, discusses Bee Stings and Spider Bites. A very common pediatric summer complaint in emergency departments, urgent cares, and primary care offices, this episode covers common signs and symptoms, some pathophysiology, and recommended treatments.

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Ben Grebber and Brad Sobolewski – Stings and Envenomations – PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast
In this episode of PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast, we explore pertussis, also known as whooping cough – a disease that remains a public health challenge despite widespread vaccination efforts. We will review the clinical presentation, diagnostic strategies, management protocols, infection control practices, and vaccination updates. This episode also covers what healthcare providers need […]
  1. Pertussis
  2. Gastroesophegeal Reflux and Gastritis
  3. ECPR
  4. Syphilis
  5. Cervical Spine Injuries

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Arif F, Williams M. Hymenoptera Stings. [Updated 2022 Jun 22]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK518972/

Bond, G. R. (1999). Snake, spider, and scorpion envenomation in North America. Pediatrics in review, 20(5), 147-151.

Pansare, M., Seth, D., Kamat, A., & Kamat, D. (2020). Summer buzz: All you need to know about insect sting allergies. Pediatrics in Review, 41(7), 348-356.

Shireen Banerji, PharmD, Alvin C. Bronstein, MD, 2016. “Envenomations”, American Academy of Pediatrics Textbook of Pediatric Care, Thomas K. McInerny, MD, FAAP, Henry M. Adam, MD, FAAP, Deborah E. Campbell, MD, FAAP, Thomas G. DeWitt, MD, FAAP, Jane Meschan Foy, MD, FAAP, Deepak M. Kamat, MD, PhD, FAAP, Rebecca Baum, MD, FAAP, Kelly J. Kelleher, MD, MPH, FAAP