# pem (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover pem. Page: Feed: --- ## [Minor Procedures: Embedded Earrings](https://www.pemcurrents.com/e/minor-procedures-embedded-earrings/) _2026-08-05 · PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast_ Embedded earrings are a common pediatric emergency department presentation that can usually be managed quickly and safely without procedural sedation. This episode reviews why earrings become embedded, how to distinguish uncomplicated earlobe cases from higher-risk cartilage piercings, step-by-step removal techniques, pain control strategies, and appropriate wound care, antibiotics, and follow-up.… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/4fkahhtc4xxzdndh/Embedded_Earringsbgcjt.mp3) ## [Cyclospora](https://www.pemcurrents.com/e/cyclospora/) _2026-07-20 · PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast_ Cyclospora is an uncommon but important cause of prolonged watery diarrhea in children, particularly during the summer months and during foodborne outbreaks. This episode reviews the epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic pitfalls, treatment, and practical emergency department approach to recognizing and managing pediatric cyclosporiasis. Learning Objectives Recognize the clinical… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/7u784jvmk8q2cnd9/Cyclospora.mp3) ## [Minor Procedures: Fishhook Removal](https://www.pemcurrents.com/e/minor-procedures-fishhook-removal/) _2026-06-04 · PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast_ Fishhook injuries are common, surprisingly nuanced, and honestly a little intimidating until you’ve removed a few. In this first episode of our Minor Procedures series, we’ll reel in the essentials of pediatric fishhook removal, helping you take the bait on four classic removal techniques, procedural planning, anesthesia strategies, and post-removal management. We’ll discuss when to pull back,… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/t8cshc5a89twf5hc/Minor_Procedures_Fishhook_Removal7ns25.mp3) ## [Croup](https://www.pemcurrents.com/e/croup/) _2026-04-15 · PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast_ Croup is a clinical syndrome of upper airway obstruction defined by barking cough, stridor, and hoarseness. Management hinges on severity assessment, universal corticosteroid use, and selective epinephrine. The key clinical task is distinguishing typical croup from high-risk mimics that require urgent airway intervention. Learning Objectives Differentiate croup from other causes of pediatric upper… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/m4fdcuwtagm2i4pp/Croup.mp3) ## [Migraines](https://www.pemcurrents.com/e/migraines/) _2026-03-02 · PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast_ In this episode of PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast, we take a structured, evidence-based approach to the acute treatment of migraine in children and adolescents. From confirming the diagnosis and screening for concerning features to optimizing outpatient therapy and executing a protocolized emergency department strategy, this episode walks through what works. We review the… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/i3xq57wqqu8x5s3q/Migraines.mp3) ## [Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures (PNES)](https://www.pemcurrents.com/e/psychogenic-nonepileptic-seizures-pnes/) _2026-01-29 · PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast_ Psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES) are common, often misunderstood, and increasingly encountered in pediatric emergency care. These events closely resemble epileptic seizures but arise from abnormal brain network functioning rather than epileptiform activity. In this episode of PEM Currents, we review the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and clinical features of PNES in children and… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/bufbk5bfbagdhmy4/PNES.mp3) ## [Osteomyelitis](https://www.pemcurrents.com/e/osteomyelitis/) _2025-12-16 · PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast_ Osteomyelitis in children is common enough to miss and serious enough to matter. In this episode of PEM Currents, we review a practical, evidence-based approach to pediatric acute hematogenous osteomyelitis, focusing on diagnostic strategy, imaging decisions including FAST MRI, and modern antibiotic management. Topics include age-based microbiology, empiric and pathogen-directed antibiotic… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/rmhutw4vfh4es9rq/Osteomyelitis_2025buteq.mp3) ## [Night Terrors](https://www.pemcurrents.com/e/night-terrors/) _2025-11-17 · PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast_ Night terrors are dramatic but benign episodes that can leave caregivers frightened and confused. In this episode of PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast, we explore the clinical features of night terrors, how to differentiate them from other nocturnal events, and when to consider further evaluation such as polysomnography. We also discuss management strategies that center on… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/rzzrc2ury8kuvz52/Night_Terrors80fux.mp3) ## [BRUE: Brief Resolved Unexplained Events](https://www.pemcurrents.com/e/brue-brief-resolved-unexplained-events/) _2025-10-22 · PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast_ BRUE, Brief Resolved Unexplained Events, are a common and anxiety-provoking condition that presents to the Emergency Department. In this episode we explore the definition of BRUE, contrast it with ALTE, and walk through evidence-based approaches to risk stratification. We’ll explore the original AAP framework and two subsequent prediction models to see where the recommendations stand today. 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