An unexpected twist on a familiar trail... PEMPix is the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Emergency Medicine’s annual visual diagnosis competition. This year, in addition to the 10 finalists Maneesha Agarwal will be presenting at the National Conference and Exhibition we will be sharing four cases online in advance of the conference.

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27.09.2025

Penicillin Allergy in the Pediatric ED: Fake News? – PEMBlog

Penicillin allergy is one of the most common labels found in pediatric patient charts—and also one of the most commonly inaccurate. While the label may have been applied during infancy or early childhood, the truth is that more than 90% of children labeled as penicillin allergic are not actually allergic when formally evaluated.

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01.10.2025

Timely Opioids in the ED Reduce Hospitalization for Sickle Cell Pain – PEMBlog

Why this study matters Children with sickle cell disease (SCD) often present to the Emergency Department (ED) with vaso-occlusive pain crises. Guidelines recommend the first opioid within 60 minutes of arrival, with repeat dosing every 30–60 minutes until

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16.10.2025

What Families Actually Do for Fracture Pain when they get Home: Insights from the IMPROVE Study – PEMBlog

Why This Study Matters Fractures are among the most common injuries seen in the pediatric Emergency Department, and pain management does not end at discharge. We routinely recommend both medications and comfort measures like rest, ice, elevation, and distraction. But what happens once families get home? How often are

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PEMPix 2025 Online Case 4: Quandary Quandary – PEMBlog

Penicillin Allergy in the Pediatric ED: Fake News? – PEMBlog

Timely Opioids in the ED Reduce Hospitalization for Sickle Cell Pain – PEMBlog

What Families Actually Do for Fracture Pain when they get Home: Insights from the IMPROVE Study – PEMBlog

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