17 | Essential Medications in the Peds ED with Maggie Raker PharmD and Morgan Padron PharmD
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🩺 Essential Medications in Pediatric Emergency Medicine - In-Depth Discussion with Clinical Pharmacists, Mager Raker and Morgan Padron 💊
In this episode of PEM CHATT 🎙️, host Toni Dobson is joined by clinical pharmacists Maggie and Morgan to delve into the key medications used in pediatric emergency medicine 🏥. They cover a wide range of topics, from proper medication dosing and pain control 💉 to antiemetics for nausea 😷, asthma management 🫁, and safe sedation practices 😴. The discussion also includes practical tips for advanced practice providers working in both community hospitals and pediatric-focused facilities 👩⚕️👨⚕️. Listeners will gain insights into common pitfalls in pediatric prescribing 🚫, the importance of proper dosing ⚖️, and strategies to effectively use medications like Tylenol, ibuprofen, Zofran, morphine, fentanyl, Decadron, and others 💊. The episode aims to enhance the confidence and skills of healthcare providers in caring for young patients 👶👧🧒. The show concludes with a look ahead to the next episode, which will focus on the febrile neonate workup 🍼.
00:00 Introduction to Pediatric Emergency Medicine
00:42 Meet the Hosts and Guests
02:08 Common Pitfalls in Pediatric Prescribing
03:51 Basics of Antipyretics: Tylenol and Ibuprofen
10:03 Anti-Emetic Medications: Zofran and Alternatives
21:19 Pain Control Strategies in Pediatric ER
26:42 Pediatric Dosing and Medication Caps
28:06 Fentanyl: Usage and Administration
29:26 Intranasal Medication Techniques
31:30 Pain Management in Pediatric Emergencies
34:58 Enemas for Constipation Relief
40:00 Asthma Management in Pediatric Patients
48:18 Sedation Techniques in Pediatric Care
52:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts