3/19/25 Peds Neuro Block with Dr. Chris Reilly & Dr. Kaitlyn DeStefano

In this episode of the Maimo EM Pearls Podcast, Dr. Chris Reilly and Dr. Kaitlin DeStefano discuss critical pediatric emergency medicine cases and key takeaways. They explore a case of missed appendicitis and the high misdiagnosis rates and consequences. They also review simulation training on finger traps and hematoma blocks for fractures, emphasizing practical skills in the community. The discussion moves on to small groups with pediatric presentations of the irritable child, non-accidental trauma, Peds headaches and rare neurological conditions like Guillain-Barré Syndrome and transverse myelitis. They also cover the resident lecture by Dr. Mark Calandra on pediatric stroke, including its rarity, delayed diagnosis, and risk factors. Finally, Dr. Sergey Motov's lecture on pain management in the emergency department covers innovative analgesic strategies and the dangers of co-prescribing opioids with other medications.