Pediatric Emergency Articles on a Podcast

Epizodes

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  PEAs on a Pod Episode 4: Beyond the Stitch 14.09.2026 22min

  In this episode of PEAs on a Pod, we go Beyond the Stitch to discuss practical wound care after laceration repair. Should wounds be kept moist or dry? Covered or open? We review the evidence behind wound care recommendations and what to tell families when they head home from the ED. Whether you're a PEM physician, pediatrician, EM physician, fellow, resident, RN, APP or anyone who takes care of children, we hope you'll join us for the conversation. Listen, subscribe and follow PEAs on a Pod wherever you get your podcasts- and let us know what you think!Questions, comments, or any other suggestions? Please reach out to [email protected]
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  PEAs on a Pod Episode 3: Two dose or not two dose? 07.09.2026 13min

  Two dose or not two dose? That is the question.In this episode of PEAs on a Pod, we dive into a study looking at one versus two doses of dexamethasone for pediatric asthma exacerbations (Dave S, Green-Hopkins I, Bardach N. Dexamethasone Treatment Regimen and Clinical Outcomes in Children With Asthma Exacerbations Annals of Emergency Medicine, 2026; 88, 46-54).Whether you're a PEM physician, pediatrician, emergency physician, fellow, resident, RN, APP, or anyone who takes care of children, we hope you'll join us for the conversation.🎧 Listen, subscribe, and follow PEAs on a Pod wherever you get your podcasts—and let us know what you think!📧 Questions, comments, or any other suggestions? Please reach out to [email protected]
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  PEAs on a Pod Episode 2: Sew What? 31.08.2026 10min

  When it comes to closing pediatric lacerations, what should be glued, and what needs a few sutures? In our first Pulse Check, Dr. Seth Ball and Dr. Rusty Walker take a closer look at some of the evidence—and the gray areas—behind choosing tissue adhesive versus sutures. We discuss which wounds are good candidates for glue, when sutures are still the better choice, and whether our approach to laceration repair should change at the bedside.Whether you're a PEM physician, pediatrician, emergency physician, fellow, resident, RN, APP or anyone else taking care of children, we hope you'll join us for the conversation.Questions, comments, or any other suggestions? Please reach out to [email protected]
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  PEAs on a Pod Episode 1: TWIST'd Up 24.08.2026 16min

  Welcome to PEAs on a Pod! For our inaugural episode, we dive into testicular torsion, one of the true time-critical diagnoses in pediatric emergency medicine. We discuss an article examining the time-sensitive nature of diagnosis and management, the factors that contribute to delays, and what this means for how we evaluate the child with acute scrotal pain (Time-Critical Diagnosis of Pediatric Testicular Torsion in a Tertiary Pediatric Emergency Setting: Integrating Clinical Predictors With Selective Doppler Ultrasound.” The Journal of Emergency Medicine [NEW YORK], vol. 87, no. 42379130, August 2026).Whether you're a PEM physician, pediatrician, emergency physician, fellow, resident, RN, APP, or anyone who takes care of children, we hope you'll join us for the conversation.🎧 Listen, subscribe, and follow PEAs on a Pod wherever you get your podcasts—and let us know what you think!📧 Questions, comments, or any other suggestions? Please reach out to [email protected]