Pediatric Emergency Medicine: Cutting-Edge Updates and Essential Insights (Plenary IV)

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

3:15pm – 4:00pm ET

Location: Versailles - 2nd Level

CE: 0.75 CME Credit

Speaker(s)

Mimi Lu, MD (she/her/hers)

Clinical Professor
UCSF
Burlingame, California

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

Co-Speaker(s)

Ilene Claudius, MD (she/her/hers)

Clinical Professor
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Los Angeles, California

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

Session Moderator(s)

Sara Misthal, MD FAAEM (she/her/hers)

Assistant Medical Director/Assistant Professor
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Julie T. Vieth, MD FAAEM FACEP

Associate Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine
University of Vermont
Shelburne, Vermont

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

Disclosure(s):

Mimi Lu, MD: No financial relationships to disclose

Ilene Claudius, MD: No financial relationships to disclose

Staying abreast of recent advancements and emerging evidence in pediatric emergency medicine is crucial for providing optimal patient care. This lecture provides a review of the latest literature and key studies relevant to the field. We will explore the implications of these updates for everyday practice, focusing on areas such as diagnostic strategies, treatment protocols, and management approaches for common pediatric emergencies. Participants will gain insight into how to integrate these updates into their clinical practice to enhance patient outcomes and improve care delivery. By the end of the lecture, participants will have an understanding of the latest advancements in pediatric emergency medicine and will be equipped to apply this knowledge to improve patient care and enhance their clinical practice.

Learning Objectives:

Summarize significant research articles and clinical trials recently published impacting pediatric emergency medicine
Discuss how recent findings translate into practical changes in clinical practice, including adjustments to diagnostic workflows, treatment protocols, and patient management strategies
Highlight updates to practice guidelines and recommendations, and discuss how these changes might be incorporated into routine care