On episode 100 coming this November, Dr. Saladino will be discussing his advice on how to maximize your chances of finding the best job in PEM, EM or just in medicine. Please take a minute to fill up this survey so Dr. Saladino and I can have a beneficial discussion for the listeners.  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8WP7DQB     Please consider contributing to PEM Rules at https://ko-fi.com/pemrules And check out www.pemrules.com  Copyright PEM Rules LLC   DISCLAIMER By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use these resources as medical advice to treat any medica ..read more

None accidental ingestions and overdoses are common scenarios in the Pediatric Emergency Department. Now (unfortunately) driven by some social media posts. Knowing how to recognize and manage these patients is critical. That is why I invited Dr. Daria Falkowitz to discuss some of these common Tik-Tok Challenges ..read more

Please check out PEM Rules on Facebook and become a follower. I finally found the time to put some educational material for you to learn from. https://www.facebook.com/PEMRules   ..read more

Toxic ingestions are always on my differential diagnosis of any child with acute onset "odd symptoms". That is why I invited Dr. Brian Schultz to discuss this important (and often challenging) topic ..read more

Sometimes (it is not often), a normal physical exam is actually more concerning, why it is a good idea to be pessimistic? and how to be comfortable with risks?     ..read more

What do our “future bosses” look for in their candidate and how can we become a more competitive applicants for our next job?. I discuss that and other important questions with Dr. Todd Zimmerman a PEM attending in Las Vegas.   ..read more

Sometimes there are "odd reasons" for using a test, Getting a good history is key and some questions are more important than others and a bit about knowing what not to do.        Please consider contributing to PEM Rules at https://ko-fi.com/pemrules And check out www.pemrules.com    Copyright PEM Rules LLC       DISCLAIMER By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use these resources as medical advice to treat any medical conditions in either yourself or others, including, but not limited to, patients that you are treating. Consult your own ph ..read more

Just like I lost many of my “primary care” skills many primary care pediatrician feel uncomfortable treating emergencies or urgencies in their office. That is why I had a discussion with Dr. Noah (from a previous PEM Rules episode) about what to do when these situations arise.     Please consider contributing to PEM Rules at https://ko-fi.com/pemrules And check out www.pemrules.com    Copyright PEM Rules LLC       DISCLAIMER By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use these resources as medical advice to treat any medical conditions in either yourself ..read more

What do you do when the patient in front of you has no symptoms (at the moment). Why you should enjoy being in training and what all of us PEM clinicians should know very well.    Please consider contributing to PEM Rules at https://ko-fi.com/pemrules And check out www.pemrules.com    Copyright PEM Rules LLC     DISCLAIMER By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use these resources as medical advice to treat any medical conditions in either yourself or others, including, but not limited to, patients that you are treating. Consult your own physician for any ..read more

What do you do when a teenager with odd (and concerning) neurological symptoms walks into you ER and how do you apply the PEM Rules to work him up step by step ..read more