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What’s changing in pediatric emergency medicine—and what do you actually need to know to take great care of kids in any emergency department?

In this episode recorded at Accelerate in San Diego, Dr. Ryan Stanton sits down with Dr. Sean Fox and Dr. Joseph Amato to discuss the evolution of the Pediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) Assembly and the highest-yield topics shaping pediatric emergency care today.

From subtle signs of pediatric heart failure to updates on the Phoenix Sepsis Score, bronchiolitis, airway management, traumatic brain injury, and neonatal emergencies, this conversation focuses on practical strategies that community and academic emergency physicians can apply immediately.

Key themes include:

The power of gestalt: sick vs. not sick
Why “kids aren’t little adults” may unintentionally create fear
Anticipatory guidance and discharge conversations that prevent return visits
High-yield pediatric diagnoses every ED clinician must recognize
The importance of history, physical exam, and vigilance over excessive testing
How in-person conferences strengthen clinical confidence and collaboration
Navigating pediatric sepsis updates and understanding consultant conversations

Whether you work in a high-volume pediatric center or see children occasionally in a community ED, this episode reinforces one central idea: most pediatric care relies on fundamentals done well—history, exam, and vigilance.
The PEM Assembly is designed to equip clinicians across the country with practical tools to confidently manage pediatric patients—no matter the setting.

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