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Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy Through Pediatric Immunization Training 

American Medical Compliance

Pediatric healthcare providers can encounter vaccine-hesitant parents daily. Addressing these concerns is complex but essential. To support healthcare providers in navigating these critical conversations, our Pediatric Immunizations Training for Healthcare Personnel offers comprehensive guidance on addressing vaccine hesitancy effectively.

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Best of EAST 2024 #3: VTE Prophylaxis For Pediatric Trauma

The Trauma Pro

However, there is much less information available regarding pediatric trauma. High-risk criteria for pediatric VTE after trauma have recently been released. These criteria have not yet been evaluated prospectively or coupled with the administration of chemoprophylaxis. Define the pediatric patient precisely.

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Neurogenic Shock in Children

Pediatric EM Morsels

To celebrate the end of trauma season ( is it ever really over? ), we here at the Ped EM Morsels Bakery have cooked up a morsel to remind you that pediatric trauma can be even more difficult than you think. Unfortunately, there are numerous other pitfalls that can be encountered during the management of pediatric trauma patients.

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Post-Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage: ReBaked Morsel

Pediatric EM Morsels

Since tonsillectomy is one of the most common pediatric surgeries in the US (~500,000 per year) and the rate of post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage is about 1-5% , it is a good idea that we all are familiar with how to manage this issue! . < 25 kg = 250 mg up to 3x > 25 kg = 500 mg up to 3x Direct Pressure Always the best way to stop bleeding.

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But Can You Just PO?

Taming the SRU

This article serves to briefly discuss IV fluids administration in the ED and the instances where they are not indicated. IV fluid administration was more associated with phlebitis. Considering the nationwide IV fluid shortage, judicious use of fluids is imperative. A systematic review by Freedman et al.

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Cerebral Edema and Diabetic Ketoacidosis: Rebaked

Pediatric EM Morsels

Cerebral edema is the most feared emergent complication of pediatric diabetic ketoacidosis. Risk Factors that seem to stay consistent: Administration of Bicarb for correction of acidosis has been shown to be associated with cerebral edema and DOES persist after correcting for severity of DKA! Pediatr Diabetes. PMID: 23499379.

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The Mycoplasma Comeback: Why This Atypical Pneumonia is Back – A PEMCurrents Podcast

PEMBlog

In this episode we dive into the resurgence of Mycoplasma pneumoniae an atypical bacterial cause of community-acquired pneumonia thats making waves in pediatric emergency medicine. Pediatr Emerg Care. We also don’t know whether administration of antibiotics decreases the incidence or severity of associated mucocutaneous disease.