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Case Writer: Nikita Joshi, MD Keywords Pediatrics, Syncope, Wolff Parkinson White (WPW), PALS Educational Objectives Medical Discuss a broad differential diagnosis for pediatric syncopeIdentify critical findings in pediatric EKGManage WPW tachycardia Communication Obtain a focused history in a pt with WPW focusing upon family historyCommunicate as an interdisciplinary team Case Synopsis 10 yo boy BIBEMS [+] The post ALiEM Sim Case Series: Pediatric WPW appeared first on ALiEM.

You are handed an EKG for a 50 yo man with moderate chest pain for 2 hours now and no associated symptoms typical for ACS, PE, aortic dissection, or any other red flags of chest pain. He has no prior EKG’s on file. Is this early repolarization or ST elevation MI? Should I activate the cardiac catheterization lab?

The goal of resuscitation in cardiac arrest is to respond in a timely, effective manner that leads to good patient outcomes.  Resuscitation is not taking an ACLS and BLS course and going through the motions of a code. There have been several studies looking at the quality of intubation and CPR, and their association with good patient outcomes.

Talking to colleagues is an essential skill especially as we advocate for our patients. We should not only know what’s going on with our patients, but also how to communicate our thoughts effectively and succinctly with our colleagues. In a great article by Dr. Chad Kessler et al 1 just published Academic Medicine, the authors state that although “communication skills may not develop naturally, [they] can be taught and fostered through evidence-based educational models.”

Dr. Rahul Patwari discusses Salter Harris fractures in pediatric patients with a helpful mnemonic to help you remember the categories. He also poses several questions in the first video, which are answered in the second video.