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We are honoured to be joined by an expert in the field of ethical decision making in CPR, Dr Barbara Hayes. Join us for a lively discussion as we navigate the perils of talking about death and dying, and the role of CPR.

Constipation... Does it make you want to run and hide? Or leave it for someone else to sort out? Join us for a structured approach to the diagnosis and management of constipation. And let us know your favourite recipe, or a few poo pearls...

ACEM 2013 Winter Symposium in Broome was amazing. Here is Colin Parker's talk about Holmesian Diagnostics for a Nautical Model. A bit left-field, but we think you'll pick up a few handy hints... Scroll through the slides as you listen - on empem.org.

When faced with a worried family, we all would like to offer the appropriate reassurance, or do the appropriate test - without being too blase or too anxious. Headaches, in particular, are important because the tests are usually not required, and are either unavailable or potentially harmful. In Noggin-cast part 2, we explore the relevant literature with regard to investigating headaches in children.

In this "noggin-cast" we explore the causes of headache, including Primary headache like migraine and tension headache, secondary headaches from viral illness, and a few other strange ones... Pediatric Emergency Departments see a few children a day with headache. So how do we pick out the serious ones?

Appendicitis tests in children

Although the evidence is far from complete, the landscape of pediatric UTI is definitely changing, and the discussion is driving a less aggressive approach to investigating and following up UTI in children. But are we swinging too far in the other direction? We work in a fragmented system, where we need to kick-start the correct follow-up for our patients, who may otherwise miss out if we don't get them on the right track before they leave the Emergency Department.

Why is Urinary Tract Infection in children different from cystitis or pyelonephritis in adults? In this podcast we discuss the diagnosis, important differentials, and treatment of pediatric Urinary Tract Infection.

The principles of Clinical Toxicology are similar in kids and adults, but there are a few additional aspects to consider. Join us on a sketch of assessment and management of the poisoned child... or the potentially poisoned child.

ISAAC blows wheezy whistle on APAP

From funny breathing to blue lips, baby boobs to milk regurgitation, a range of neonatal and infant oddities can present to our Emergency Departments. In this episode we discuss a few common problems, and provide some pointers towards differentiating baby wellness from baby illness.

Young infants under 3 months can be pretty scary when they get properly sick. In many ways we just have to screen and treat for sepsis - and ask questions later... But there are a number of other differentials to consider. In this episode, we consider the assessment and management of the non-specifically unwell young infant, that is, under 3 months of age, using an ABCD structure (of course).

Some lessons for Pediatric Emergency Medicine, from 1971 - a children's book, about a boy who hurts his finger at school, and has to see the school nurse. James feels Just Awful - until after the 3-part treatment...

A tiny, frightening little bug: Neisseria meningitidis. Join us for a discussion of ways to protect yourself, and your patients, against the nasty threat of meningococcal disease. It creeps up on you... when you least expect.

The role of steroids as adjunctive treatment for meningitis seems a bit unclear... A recent Cochrane review goes a long way to pointing us in the right direction, but still leaves a few questions open. Join us for a quick tour of the literature and guidelines, in our quest for the truth about using steroids in children with meningitis.