PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast
Brad Sobolewski, MD, MEd
149 episodes
5 days ago
PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast is an evidence-based podcast focused on the care of ill and injured children in the Emergency Department. The host is Brad Sobolewski, author of PEMBlog.com and a Professor of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Cincinnati Children’s and the University of Cincinnati.
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PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast is an evidence-based podcast focused on the care of ill and injured children in the Emergency Department. The host is Brad Sobolewski, author of PEMBlog.com and a Professor of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Cincinnati Children’s and the University of Cincinnati.
PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast
11 minutes
11 months ago
Pertussis
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In this episode of PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast, we explore pertussis, also known as whooping cough – a disease that remains a public health challenge despite widespread vaccination efforts. We will review the clinical presentation, diagnostic strategies, management protocols, infection control practices, and vaccination updates. This episode also covers what healthcare providers need to know about post-exposure prophylaxis, respiratory precautions, and managing occupational exposures.<br />
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Learning Objectives<br />
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* Understand the clinical progression of pertussis through its three distinct stages and identify key symptoms, including age-specific presentations in infants and older children.<br />
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* Implement effective management strategies for pertussis, including supportive care, appropriate antibiotic regimens, and post-exposure prophylaxis for contacts and healthcare providers.<br />
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* Promote pertussis prevention by understanding vaccination schedules (DTaP vs. Tdap), addressing vaccine hesitancy, and adhering to infection control protocols in clinical settings.<br />
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Connect with Brad Sobolewski<br />
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PEMBlog: <a href="https://pemblog.com/">PEMBlog.com</a><br />
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Blue Sky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/bradsobo.bsky.social">@bradsobo</a><br />
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X (Twitter): <a href="https://x.com/PEMTweets">@PEMTweets</a><br />
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Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bradsobolewski">Brad Sobolewski</a><br />
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Mastodon: <a href="https://mastodon.social/@bradsobo">@bradsobo</a><br />
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How about a fun AI song about whooping cough?<br />
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<a href="https://youtube.com/shorts/Ye755M5O5yk">YouTube Shorts</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@bradsobo/video/7444361350832278814?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7370346571555522079">TikTok</a><br />
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References<br />
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StatPearlsLauria AM, Zabbo CP. Pertussis. [Updated 2022 Oct 7]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK519008/<br />
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AAP Pediatrics in ReviewHeather L. Daniels, Camille Sabella; Bordetella pertussis (Pertussis). Pediatr Rev May 2018; 39 (5): 247–257. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1542/pir.2017-0229" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1542/pir.2017-0229</a><br />
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UpToDate<br />
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Yeh S et al. Pertussis infection in infants and children: Clinical features and diagnosis. UpToDate. Available at: https://www.uptodate.com. Accessed December 3, 2024.<br />
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MMWR<br />
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Seither R, Yusuf OB, Dramann D, et al. Coverage with Selected Vaccines and Exemption Rates Among Children in Kindergarten — United States, 2023–24 School Year. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2024;73:925–932. DOI: <a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm7341a3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener&quo
PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast
PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast is an evidence-based podcast focused on the care of ill and injured children in the Emergency Department. The host is Brad Sobolewski, author of PEMBlog.com and a Professor of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Cincinnati Children’s and the University of Cincinnati.
