PEM CHATT

23 | Delivering Difficult News with Cory Edgar, DMSc, PA-C

Host: Toni Dobson Guest: Corey Edgar DMSc, PA-C 🩺 — oncology and bone marrow transplant clinician, born and raised in Florida, whose doctoral work focused on delivering difficult messages

📝 Episode Summary

Delivering bad news is not a "soft skill" — it is a core clinical skill that can be learned, practiced, and improved. In this episode, Toni sits down with ...

📍 Special Adult EM Edition, Live from the AAENP Conference in Nashville, Tennessee

🎧 Host: Toni Dobson 🩺 Guest: Brandy Ganatra, DNP, AGACNP-BC, an acute c...

21 | Submersion Injuries with Dr. Sarah Lazarus

In this episode of PEM CHATT, host Toni Dobson is joined by pediatric emergency physician Dr. Sarah Lazarus to break down the critical topic of pediatric drowning and submersion injuries. Together, they explore real-world clinical scenarios, debunk common myths, and provide practical guidance for both clinicians and caregivers.

Drowning remains one of the leading causes of death in ch...

In this “Rewind” episode, Toni sits down with retired pediatrician Dr. Margaret “Meg” Wang, who trained and practiced through the pre-vaccine and early-vaccine eras of pediatrics, including the 1989–1990 measles epidemic in New York City. Together, they walk us through what pediatrics looked like before Hib, pneumococcal, varicella, and rotavirus vaccines and what we might face again as vaccination rat...

Fever Management in Children 3-36 Months: An Evidence-Based Approach

Join host Toni Dobson and guest Andrea Perkins, PA-C, as they dive deep into the evidence-based management of fever in otherwise healthy children aged 3-36 months. This comprehensive episode covers everything from basic fever physiology to algorithmic approaches for both vaccinated and unvaccinated children.

Key Topics Covered:

Defining fever and understanding the...

In this episode of PEM CHATT, the focus is on febrile neonates, the first part of a two-part series on pediatric fever management. Host Toni speaks with Dr. Lindsay McHale, a pediatric emergency medicine physician, to discuss how historical protocols for managing febrile neonates have evolved with advances in vaccines, PCR testing, and maternal surveillance. The discussion covers the 2021 AAP guidelines for managing febrile neonate...

🩺 Essential Medications in Pediatric Emergency Medicine - In-Depth Discussion with Clinical Pharmacists, Mager Raker and Morgan Padron 💊

In this episode of PEM CHATT 🎙️, host Toni Dobson is joined by clinical pharmacists Maggie and Morgan to delve into the key medications used in pediatric emergency medicine 🏥. They cover a wide range of topics, from proper medication dosing and pain control 💉 to antiemetics for nausea 😷, ast...

🎉 In this special 1-year anniversary episode of PEM CHATT, host Toni Dobson reflects on the podcast’s growth and welcomes guest Dayna Jaynstein, PA, to discuss the critical topic of maternal mortality. Together, they explore why the U.S. has the highest maternal mortality rate among developed countries, highlight the unique risks for Black and Native women, and introduce ACOG’s new initiative to help non-OB providers r...

In this episode of 🎤PEM CHATT, host Toni Dobson is joined by pediatric clinical pharmacists 💊Maggie Raker and 💊Morgan Padron for an in-depth discussion on antibiotic use in the pediatric emergency department. The conversation highlights the unique and invaluable role clinical pharmacists play in patient care, from assisting with medication selection and dosing to providing real-time support during traumas and codes. Maggie and M...

In this episode of PEM CHATT, host Toni Dobson is joined by Dr. Sarah Sterner, a pediatric emergency medicine physician and medical director at Children's at Erlanger, to discuss chest pain in children. The discussion delves into the differences between pediatric and adult chest pain presentations, common causes, high-risk diagnoses, and appropriate workup strategies. The episode includes discussions on real-life case scenarios, co...

Exploring Mental Models in Emergency Medicine with Dr. Dan France

In this episode of PEM CHATT, host Toni discusses the importance of mental models in emergency medicine with Dr. Dan France, a professor at Vanderbilt University. They examine how mental models influence decision-making, resilience, and teamwork in high-pressure medical settings. Dr. France shares his journey and explains how mental models have played a significant r...

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In this episode of PEM CHATT, Toni sits down with nurse practitioner, June Bryant, and Cheryl Fabor, Director of Education for the Dysautonomia Project, to discuss the common yet rarely diagnosed condition of dysautonomia. They focus on this impact, symptoms, and treatment options. The conversation sheds light on conditions like POTS that falls under the umbre...

In this episode of PEM Chatt, Toni talks with Dr. Whitney Buss about Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) in children. Dr. Buss, a pediatric emergency medicine doctor and type 1 diabetic herself, shares her personal experience with DKA and her expert advice on how to recognize, diagnose, and treat DKA. They discuss how DKA can show up in both kids with newly diagnosed diabetes and those already living with the c...

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In this two-part series, we sit down with Dr. Chuck Gomez, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon, and John Appel, PA, a seasoned emergency medicine provider, to discuss common pediatric orthopedic emergencies. In Part 1, we cover upper extremity injuries, including forearm fractures, supracondylar fractures, lateral condyle fractures, nursemaid’s elbow, elbow dislocations, and clavicle ...

In this episode of PEM Chatt, we explore common pediatric orthopedic emergencies with Dr. Chuck Gomez, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon, and John Appel, PA, an experienced emergency medicine provider. We discuss why children's bones differ from adult bones, how this affects fracture patterns, and the best approaches for diagnosis and treatment. Our conversation focuses on upper extremity injuries, includ...

Toni sits down with the ever-popular Dr. Beachgem, a pediatric emergency medicine physician and social media sensation, to discuss managing pneumonia and other respiratory illnesses in children. They highlight this year’s unique respiratory illness trends, such as a surge in mycoplasma cases and challenges in managing pertussis and flu-related complications.

Dr. Beachgem shares practical insights from her experience and ...

Jennifer Stanfield, PA, with more than 20 years of experience talks about the very important and serious topic of child sexual abuse and sexual assault. Jennifer explains that 1 out of 4 girls and 1 out of 6 boys will face sexual abuse before they turn 18. She shares that most of the time, the person who hurts the child is someone they already know and trust. Jennifer talks about how abusers can trick families and kids (this is cal...

Jennifer Stanfield , PA, a pediatric emergency medicine provider with over 21 years of experience, talks about the important topic of childhood physical abuse, focusing on non-accidental trauma (NAT). She explains that there were 3 million cases of child abuse reported in the U.S. in 2022 and shares tools like the TEN4 FACES-P rule to help spot sentinel injuries that could lead to more serious harm. Jen stresses how important ...