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Pediatric Emergency Articles on a Podcast

Seth Ball 2 Episodes Oct 12, 2026

PEAs on a Pod is a weekly podcast that explores the evidence behind pediatric emergency medicine. Each episode reviews recent pediatric emergency literature or takes a deeper dive into the rationale for current clinical practices. The show is designed to keep emergency clinicians up to date on evidence-based care for children without the time cost. It is grounded in evidence and built for the bedside.

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PEAs on a Pod Episode 8: Hyper about Pronation Oct 12, 2026 00:10:32 Which reduction technique deserves the top spot?In this week's Pulse Check, we tackle nursemaid’s elbow (radial head subluxation) and compare the two classic reduction techniques: hyperpronation and supination-flexion. We discuss recent literature supporting hyperpronation, and what the evidence means for your next little patient with a suspected subluxation.Whether you're a PEM physician, pediatr

PEAs on a Pod Episode 7: Low and Behold- The OxyKids Study Oct 5, 2026 00:12:49 How low is too low?In this episode of PEAs on a Pod, we dive into the OxyKids Study and what it tells us about children with lower oxygen saturations. We discuss the study findings, whether lower SpO₂ values always require immediate intervention, and how to put the number into context with the whole clinical picture. (Louman, Sam et al. “Oxygen saturation thresholds in children with acute respirat

PEAs on a Pod Episode 6: Steroid Savvy Sep 28, 2026 00:18:55 Steroids can be incredibly effective—but are they always necessary? In this episode of PEAs on a Pod, we take a closer look at steroid stewardship: when steroids actually help, when we may be reaching for them out of habit, and what risks come with unnecessary treatment. We’ll discuss the evidence behind common pediatric ED uses and how we can be more thoughtful about when—and why—we prescribe the

PEAs on a Pod Episode 5: Stop, Valsalva & Drop Sep 21, 2026 00:10:58 In this episode of PEAs on a Pod, we’re taking a look at one of the simplest interventions for pediatric SVT: the Valsalva maneuver. Does the modified Valsalva actually improve conversion rates compared with the standard technique? (Tesch, J., Ruziska, C., Urie, C. et al. Effectiveness of the modified Valsalva maneuver vs the standard Valsalva maneuver for the conversion of supraventricular tachyc

PEAs on a Pod Episode 4: Beyond the Stitch Sep 14, 2026 00:22:23 In this episode of PEAs on a Pod, we go Beyond the Stitch to discuss practical wound care after laceration repair. Should wounds be kept moist or dry? Covered or open? We review the evidence behind wound care recommendations and what to tell families when they head home from the ED.Whether you're a PEM physician, pediatrician, EM physician, fellow, resident, RN, APP or anyone who takes care of chi

PEAs on a Pod Episode 3: Two dose or not two dose? Sep 7, 2026 00:13:09 Two dose or not two dose? That is the question.In this episode of PEAs on a Pod, we dive into a study looking at one versus two doses of dexamethasone for pediatric asthma exacerbations (Dave S, Green-Hopkins I, Bardach N. Dexamethasone Treatment Regimen and Clinical Outcomes in Children With Asthma Exacerbations Annals of Emergency Medicine, 2026; 88, 46-54).Whether you're a PEM physician, pediat

PEAs on a Pod Episode 2: Sew What? Aug 31, 2026 00:10:58 When it comes to closing pediatric lacerations, what should be glued, and what needs a few sutures? In our first Pulse Check, Dr. Seth Ball and Dr. Rusty Walker take a closer look at some of the evidence—and the gray areas—behind choosing tissue adhesive versus sutures. We discuss which wounds are good candidates for glue, when sutures are still the better choice, and whether our approach to lacer

PEAs on a Pod Episode 1: TWIST'd Up Aug 24, 2026 00:16:02 Welcome to PEAs on a Pod! For our inaugural episode, we dive into testicular torsion, one of the true time-critical diagnoses in pediatric emergency medicine. We discuss an article examining the time-sensitive nature of diagnosis and management, the factors that contribute to delays, and what this means for how we evaluate the child with acute scrotal pain (Time-Critical Diagnosis of Pediatric Tes

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