Pediatric FONA
Start Here Introduction What’s Next Overview Needle Ventilation in a Pediatric CICO Situation Needle ventilation is an emergency airway intervention used as a temporizing measure in a can’t intubate, can’t […]
Atropine
Atropine Dive Deeper What’s Next Overview There was a time when almost all pediatric patients were pretreated with atropine prior to intubation to prevent bradycardia. Now, the use of this […]
Neonatal Anatomy
Overview Yes, everything is smaller in neonates, but you need to consider more than just smaller relative size before attempting a neonatal intubation. The larger and more prominent occiput can […]
Neonatal Intubation
The Equipment Intubation Troubleshooting Dive Deeper Breaking News In 2024, a randomized trial published in The New England Journal of Medicine demonstrated that video laryngoscopy resulted in a higher first-attempt […]
Simulation Sign Up
The Sign-Up for Simulations is Now Open Simulations are a significant part or the learning at PAC. Please pre-register for our integrated simulations here. REGISTRATION FOR SIMS WILL CLOSE BY […]
Neonatal Face Mask Ventilation
Basic Technique Optimization Flow Inflating What’s Next Tools of the Trade – Self-Inflating & Flow Inflating Options When your neonate needs immediate positive pressure ventilation, there are options, but only […]
You Should Have an Intubation Mantra
Introduction Rapid Review Guided Practice What’s Next Overview Don’t just “plunge and pray,” hoping to find the cords. Airway experts know that an incremental approach to laryngoscopy is best, but […]
Waveform Capnography in Cardiac Arrest
Introduction Listen Here You may be familiar with those yellow tracings on the monitor, but do you know how the robust data contained within them can be used? We show […]
Medicate to Intubate
Start Here Introduction Medications What’s Next Overview Pediatric Medications for Intubation When it comes to pediatric intubation, choosing the proper medications is as critical as the procedure itself. You need […]
Cuffed Only
Introduction Cuffed Advantages Dive Deeper What’s Next Overview The choice between cuffed and uncuffed endotracheal tubes (ETTs) in pediatric patients is clear: Cuffed tubes are the way to go. While […]
Video Laryngoscopy In Pediatrics
Intro to VL Dive Deeper What’s Next Overview Video laryngoscopy (VL) is increasingly favored due to its advantages in visualization and teaching; DL remains widely used. The choice between VL […]
Sick Kid – PAC Rap
“Cleavon Gilman, MD (@Cleavon_MD) is an emerging voice in Emergency Medicine using his lyrical mastery to educate and advocate about topics such as physician wellness, health policy, and evidence-based medicine. […]
Choose Your Blade
Mac vs Miller Dive Deeper What’s Next Which Blade is the Right One Choosing the appropriate size and shape of a laryngoscope blade in pediatric patients is critical for successful […]
Anatomy of the Pediatric Airway
Managing the Airway Dive Deeper What’s Next Overview Let’s talk about how the small but dramatic changes in a baby’s airway—from neonate to infant—can completely change your airway management game. […]