PEM studies,  August 2026
Small Patients, Big Risk: The Physiologically Difficult Airway in Infants and Children
(Pediatr Emerg Care, abstract)
Incidence and Characteristics of Cervical Spine Injuries in Young Children Presenting to Community EDs
(Pediatr Emerg Care, abstract)
In children presenting to the paediatric ED with acute gastroenteritis, does the use of probiotics lead to a shorter duration of diarrhoeal symptoms?
(Emerg Med J, abstract)
PECC Status and Pediatric Readiness in General EDs: Trends and Hospital Correlates
(Acad Pediatr, abstract)
The Prognostic Value of Trauma Score, Injury Severity Score, and Pediatric BIG Scores in Pediatric Firearm Injuries
(Pediatr Emerg Care, abstract)
Artificial intelligence for pediatric fracture detection: impact on diagnostic revisions and patient recall rates in a tertiary emergency setting
(BMC Emerg Med, abstract)
Process mapping to design theory-informed strategies reducing inappropriate HFNC use in emergency bronchiolitis care
(Pediatr Res, abstract)
Retrospective evaluation of caregiver-administered buccal midazolam for pediatric status epilepticus in a regional core hospital in Japan
(Pediatr Res, abstract)
Post-exposure prophylaxis prescription fill rate among STI-positive adolescent sexual assault patients in the ED
(Am J Emerg Med, abstract)
Antibiotic treatment of acute otitis media: has watchful waiting gone with the diagnosis?
(CJEM, abstract)
Incidence and clinical management of paediatric emergency presentations of anaphylaxis in Alberta
(Paediatr Child Health, abstract)
Factors Associated With High Pain Scores During Paediatric Peripherous Intravenous Cannulation Insertion: A Secondary Analysis of a Prospective Cohort Study in Children
(J Paediatr Child Health, abstract)
Hydromorphone in Pediatric Pain Management: Pharmacology, Clinical Applications, and Safety Considerations-A Narrative Review
(Healthcare (Basel), abstract)
A taxonomy of errors for pediatric emergency intubation
(Am J Emerg Med, abstract)
Nirsevimab and Hospitalization for Lower Respiratory Tract Infection During the Second Season
(Pediatrics, abstract)
Advancing Pediatric Stroke Readiness: Engaging Healthcare Systems to Optimize Care Delivery
(Stroke, abstract)
Real-Time Ultrasound Guided Paramedian Lumbar Puncture in the Pediatric ED
(Pediatr Emerg Care, abstract)
Caregiver Health Information-Seeking Behavior During Pandemics, Disasters, and Emergencies Within Pediatric Advocacy and Health Care Networks
(Pediatr Emerg Care, abstract)
Early Successful Prehospital Advanced Airway Management and Outcomes in Pediatric Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrests
(Pediatr Emerg Care, abstract)
Virtual reality for managing pain and fear and anxiety during pediatric needle procedures: an umbrella review
(Clin Exp Pediatr, abstract)
Diagnostic role of N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) in pediatric syncope in the ED: a prospective study
(Eur J Pediatr, abstract)
Successful dispatcher-assisted CPR and outcomes after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: an age-specific nationwide study
(Am J Emerg Med, abstract)
Infant and toddler trauma patients have similar associated risk of complications and mortality at pediatric-only versus combined pediatric-adult trauma centers
(J Trauma Acute Care Surg, abstract)
A Retrospective Study on Time Impact of Major Trauma Patients Requiring Access to the Operating Room on the Anesthesia Department of a Pediatric Trauma Center
(Paediatr Anaesth, abstract)
Beyond clinical urgency: parental awareness, educational level, and non-urgent pediatric ED utilization
(Front Pediatr, abstract)
Limited discriminatory value of C-reactive protein for viral coinfection and respiratory severity in children evaluated in the ED for acute respiratory tract illness
(Front Pediatr, abstract)
Reducing ED Observation Time for Patients with Low-Risk Anaphylaxis
(Pediatrics, abstract)
Practice Variation in Antibiotic Duration for Acute Otitis Media in Children Aged 2 to 5 Years: Five Versus 7 Days in a Multicenter Pediatric Cohort
(Pediatr Emerg Care, abstract)
Assessing acuity in pediatric ED triage: performance of a large language model
(Npj Health Syst, abstract)
Caregivers' perceptions, knowledge, and perceived barriers to pediatric procedural pain management: a cross-sectional study
(Pain Rep, abstract)
Effects of High-Acuity Cases on Pediatric ED Flow: A Combined Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis
(Cureus, abstract)
Effectiveness of RSV Prevention Strategies in US Infants: 2024-2025
(Pediatrics, abstract)
Guideline update: Neonatal and infant airway management
(Am J Emerg Med, abstract)
Utilization of Postpartum Depression Screening in the Pediatric ED
(Pediatr Emerg Care, abstract)
Disparities in Medical Documentation for Pediatric Headache in the ED
(Pediatr Emerg Care, abstract)
Improving the Safety and Quality of Care for Children and Young People With Intellectual and Developmental Disability. The Motivated for Change Programme in a Paediatric ED Setting. A Mixed Methods Study (Pediatr Emerg Care, abstract)
Characteristics of pediatric drowning out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in the United States
(Resusc Plus, abstract)
Improving Success Rates in Infant Lumbar Punctures: A Quality Improvement Initiative Using Ultrasound Guidance
(Qual Manag Health Care, abstract)
General ED Management of Pediatric Asthma Exacerbations: The Impact of Pediatric Readiness on Guideline-Concordant Care
(J Asthma, abstract)
Improving Antibiotic Management for Pediatric Patients Diagnosed With Presumed Urinary Tract Infections in the Pediatric ED
(Pediatr Emerg Care, abstract)
How Rapid Cycle Deliberate Practice Compares to Traditional Simulation: A Qualitative Investigation of Pediatric Resident Perceptions
(Pediatr Emerg Care, abstract)
Extreme heat and risk of pediatric ED visits: a time-stratified time-series analysis
(Pediatr Res, abstract)
Medical workup in pediatric first psychotic presentation: real-world diagnostic utility in a large tertiary cohort
(Eur Child Adolesc Psychiatry, abstract)
2025 Practice-changing articles in trauma, emergency general surgery, pediatric trauma, and surgical critical care: an EAST narrative review
(J Trauma Acute Care Surg, abstract)
Risk factors for hypothermia on trauma center arrival in injured children
(J Trauma Acute Care Surg, abstract)
High oral corticosteroid use during acute attacks of preschool wheeze irrespective of clinical phenotype
(Arch Dis Child, abstract)
What factors influence ambulance conveyance decisions when dealing with acutely unwell children? A systematic literature review
(Emerg Med J, abstract)
Videographic Assessment of Preintubation Checklist Use in Pediatric EDs: A NEAR4PEM Checklist Feasibility Study
(Pediatr Emerg Care, abstract)
Retrospective Analysis of Genitourinary Complaints in Pediatric Males Presenting to the ED: Exploring the Relationship Between Gross Hematuria and UTIs
(Pediatr Emerg Care, abstract)
Structured Education Enhances Inhaler Technique and Asthma Management Skills of Health Care Providers in Pediatric EDs
(Pediatr Pulmonol, abstract)
Patient and Family Experience in the Pediatric ED: Association With Real-Time Crowding Monitoring and Operational Factors
(J Patient Exp, abstract)
Evaluating pediatric emergency knowledge mobilization resources for Canadian healthcare providers: a concurrent triangulation mixed-methods usability study
(CJEM, abstract)
Biomarker-informed prediction of neurosurgical intervention in pediatric traumatic brain injury: a proof-of-concept study
(J Neurosurg Pediatr, abstract)
Foreign body ingestions in pediatric patients: management in the ED
(Pediatr Emerg Med Pract, abstract)
Sudden unexpected deaths in children: distinct entities
(Eur J Pediatr, abstract)
Clinical Characteristics of Pediatric Myocarditis Stratified by Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction and Factors Associated with ECMO Support
(Clin Pediatr (Phila), abstract)
Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Pediatric Readiness in Wisconsin's Community EDs
(WMJ, abstract)
Reliability of Physical Examination Findings in Youths Diagnosed With Pneumonia
(JAMA Netw Open, abstract)
Performance of a host-protein score (MeMed BV score) for detecting bacterial infections in young children
(Eur J Pediatr, abstract)
A local operational definition of pediatric ED overcrowding: an 8-year retrospective observational cohort study from the OACS+ project
(Front Pediatr, abstract)
Improving Patient Care Experience in the Pediatric ED in Manitoba, Canada
(Pediatr Emerg Care, abstract)
Impact of the 2022 Pediatric Antipyretic Shortage on ED Utilization in Ontario and Alberta, Canada
(Pediatr Emerg Care, abstract)
Characteristics of uniphasic and biphasic anaphylaxis in infants and young toddlers: An analysis of clinical signs, predictors and management
(Pediatr Allergy Immunol, abstract)
Trends in ED Visits for Children, 2016-2023
(J Pediatr, abstract)
Arginine Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease Acute Pain Episodes: The STArT Randomized Clinical Trial
(JAMA, abstract)
Clinical factors associated with mortality in pediatric seawater drowning: a 13-year ED experience from a Turkish coastal province
(Front Pediatr, abstract)
Safety and Effectiveness of Intramuscular Dexmedetomidine Versus Per-Rectal Thiopental for Pediatric Brain Computed Tomography Sedation: A Retrospective Cohort Study
(Pediatr Emerg Care, abstract)
The Utilization of Dexmedetomidine for Sedation in Air and Ground Critical Care Transport
(Air Med J, abstract)
Changes in ED Pediatric Readiness, Inpatient Services, and Excess Child Deaths
(JAMA Pediatr, abstract)
A Pilot Placebo-Controlled Randomized Trial of Repeated High-Dose Intravenous Magnesium Sulphate and High-Dose Nebulized Budesonide for Severe Asthma in the Paediatric ED
(J Paediatr Child Health, abstract)
Underrecognized Substance Exposure in Pediatric EDs: Insights from Universal LC-MS/MS Confirmation
(Subst Use Misuse, abstract)
Variation in In-Hospital Emergency Transfer Rates Across Pediatric Hospitals
(Hosp Pediatr, abstract)
Paediatric out-of-hospital cardiac arrest occurring before and after emergency medical service arrival: a retrospective study
(Resuscitation, abstract)
Pediatric extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: outcomes and clinical trajectories
(Resuscitation, abstract)
ECMO for out of hospital refractory cardiac arrest in children: a retrospective multicenter analysis of a regional care program
(Eur J Pediatr, abstract)
The Infant Feeding History: An Evidence-Informed 9-Item Structured History for Detecting Serious Illness in the ED
(J Am Coll Emerg Physicians Open, abstract)
Risk and Protective Factors Among Transgender and Gender Diverse Youth With Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in a Pediatric ED
(Pediatr Emerg Care, abstract)
Acute Pain Management in Children: A Systematic Review and GRADE-Based Recommendations
(J Clin Med, abstract)
Children in child protective services custody experience higher risk of intramuscular medication and physical restraints in a pediatric ED
(PLoS One, abstract)
Paediatric electric-scooter injuries: an emerging public health crisis?
(Emerg Med J, abstract)
In children requiring emergency vascular access, are intraosseous lines associated with significant long-term complications?
(Emerg Med J, abstract)
Futility and Termination of Resuscitation Variation for Pediatric Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
(Pediatrics, abstract)
Suicide Risk Screening for Youth with Developmental Disabilities in the Pediatric ED
(Intellect Dev Disabil, abstract)
A multicomponent intervention for pediatric readiness in general EDs: a single-blind, matched-pair randomized controlled trial
(CJEM, abstract)
The Effect of Therapeutic Play on Fear, Anxiety, and Treatment Compliance in Pediatric Emergency Nebulization
(Pediatr Int, abstract)
Current and Desired Behavioral Health Resources for Children: A Survey of Illinois EDs
(J Am Coll Emerg Physicians Open, abstract)
Trends in Pediatric Mental Health-Related ED Visits During the School Year and School Breaks
(J Sch Health, abstract)
Respiratory Viral Detection and Invasive Bacterial Infections in Infants ≤90 Days
(Pediatr Infect Dis J, abstract)
The effect of virtual reality on pain associated with venous access in children presenting to the ED: A systematic review and meta-analysis
(Digit Health, abstract)
Clinical selection of point-of-care EEG for seizure or altered mental status in a pediatric ED
(Am J Emerg Med, abstract)
ED Imaging of Pediatric Patients with Blunt Thoracic Trauma: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Practice Management Guideline
(J Am Coll Emerg Physicians Open, abstract)
Azithromycin for Preschoolers with Wheezing in the ED
(New Engl J Med, abstract)
Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure and Continuous Albuterol for Pediatric Asthma Exacerbations: A RCT
(JAMA Netw Open, full article)
Standardized Lacrimal Sac Massage vs Probing for Congenital Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction in Infants: A Noninferiority Randomized Trial
(JAMA Ophthalmology, full article)