Way Back Wednesday!

I've seen some sick children recently, which has made me want to read around the 'young adults' a little bit more.

Dr. Kate O’Connell has a great summary on the latest in peds fever, DKA and status epilepticus:

emottawablog.com/2023/10/little…

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Just the Facts: Intranasal Fentanyl, contains information on how Intranasal Fentanyl is used to help children's pain management during hospitalization.

Find it here: kidsinpain.ca/youth-in-pain/…

#ItDoesntHaveToHurt

Fière de pouvoir contribuer à cette équipe incroyable TREKK pour publier des outils pertinents, fiables et en TRADUITS pour guider la prise en charge des urgences pédiatriques 🙌 AMUQ CAEP Pediatric Section CAEP CHU de Québec-Université Laval

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We don't want to have to deal with it, but as Emergency providers, pediatric traumatic cardiac arrests are something we see.

Dr. Emery from CHEO Ottawa gives us the latest updates and algorithms to approach these difficult and very acute cases:

emottawablog.com/2023/12/pediat…

A new toolkit by ChoosingWiselyCanada provides practical guidance on reducing unnecessary tests and treatments in children with bronchiolitis in emergency & primary care settings. Find out why less is best for bronchiolitis:
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Did you know that urinary tract infections are one of the most common bacterial infections seen in infants and children? Read the most up-to-date evidence in our updated Urinary Tract Infections Bottom Line Recommendations: bit.ly/3GymKSz

The issue at a Pediatric ED in Edmonton is alarming yet reflects the reality at EDs across the country. The yearly surge in pediatric admissions during viral season is predictable.  Policy makers must plan and provide surge capacity so we can care for our most vulnerable.

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We are excited to share the details of the upcoming 14th Edition of the Canadian Paediatric Emergency Medicine Review Course! For details: emo.simplesignup.ca/en/13215/index…

Our hearts are with Israeli and Palestinian families whose lives have been torn apart this past week. We strongly condemn all violence, especially that which places innocent children in harm’s way.

Bronchiolitis is a common viral illness. You can get the latest information with our recently updated #Bronchiolitis Bottom Line Recommendations for healthcare professionals: bit.ly/46Cmw80

At what point does a newborn need a full septic workup for fever?

Do kids with DKA all need a bolus?

Is Keppra the first-line agent for status epilepticus?

Dr. Kate O’Connell has some really important pediatric updates for us:

emottawablog.com/2023/10/little…

SAEM Clinical Images Series: Unusual Scalp Lesions

This one is a real head-scratcher. What would have been your Ddx?

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Children of colour are less likely to receive opioid analgesics for severe pain regardless of pain scores. In the ED, communication and trust is also worse for marginalized children and their families. Looking forward to this important panel! #ISPP2023 #ItDoesntHaveToHurt

It's #NationalDrowningPreventionWeek ! Drowning is one of the leading causes of injury-related death for children under five years of age in Canada. Taking precautions when in water is essential to protect your children from drowning. Learn how here: caringforkids.cps.ca/handouts/safet…

Mark your calendars! #CAEP2024 set for Saskatoon! CAEP #EmergencyMedicine #MedTwitter

After many questions around the potential dangers of water beads, checkout the post Suzanne Beno and I put together via Canadian Paediatric Society . Ping The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) Rick MaskDonald MD 🚴‍♂️🏄🏻🎾 Jason Fischer

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Looking forward to welcome you all at #CAEP24 in Saskatoon! Get ready for an exciting conference filled with innovative ideas, networking opportunities, and cutting-edge research in the field of emergency medicine. Let's learn, share, and grow together! #CAEP23 CAEP