Iron ingestions always show up on standardized tests and are definitely one of those “many kids are fine but some aren’t and it’s hard to figure out who’s fine and who isn’t” ingestions. Suzan Mazor from Seattle Children’s helps iron out the details…

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Toxicology Season 3 Episode 3: Suzan Mazor and Brad Sobolewski – PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast
In this episode we dive into the resurgence of Mycoplasma pneumoniae—an atypical bacterial cause of community-acquired pneumonia that’s making waves in pediatric emergency medicine. We’ll cover its clinical presentation, epidemiology, diagnostic approach, and management, including why standard beta-lactam antibiotics won’t work. Plus, we’ll discuss whether M. pneumoniae even needs to be treated in the first place! Learning Objectives […]
  1. Mycoplasma pneumoniae
  2. Inhalant Misuse: From Glue to Galaxy Gas
  3. ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas (in the Pediatric Emergency Department)
  4. Pertussis
  5. Gastroesophegeal Reflux and Gastritis

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CME and MOC Part II

I am delighted to offer free CME and MOC Part II through Cincinnati Children’s for the entirety of Toxicology Season 3. Just listen to all three episodes and access the CME/MOC portal via this link. 

References

Gumber MR, Kute VB, Shah PR, Vanikar AV, Patel HV, Balwani MR, Ghuge PP, Trivedi HL. Successful treatment of severe iron intoxication with gastrointestinal decontamination, deferoxamine, and hemodialysis. Ren Fail. 2013;35(5):729-31. PMID: 23635030.

Chang TP, Rangan C. Iron poisoning: a literature-based review of epidemiology, diagnosis, and management. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2011 Oct;27(10):978-85. PMID: 21975503.