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PECARN - Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network @pecarn.bsky.social · 21h

🚨 New PECARN Study Alert! 🚨 The PECARN STArT trial asked an important question: Could IV arginine help children and young adults with sickle cell disease recover faster from acute pain episodes? jamanetwork.com/jour... #SPARC #PECARN #SickleCellDisease

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PECARN - Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network @pecarn.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

#PRoMPTBOLUS & PECARN are back on the mic! Check out this latest podcast from PEM Currents - The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast, discusses all things #PECARN #PRoMPTBOLUS trial and the selection of fluids for the resuscitation of children in suspected #septicshock. www.pemcurrents.com/...

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PECARN - Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network @pecarn.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Does IV arginine make a difference when it come to #pain crisis in patients with #SickleCellDisease? This recent PECARN trial in @JAMAnetwork sought to evaluate that question. jamanetwork.com/jour...

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PECARN - Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network @pecarn.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Happy EMS Week and EMS for Children Day 2026! Part of National EMS Week, #EMS for Children Day highlights the distinctive physiological and psychological aspects of caring for children. Thank you for your partnership and all you do to treat children. #EMSC

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PECARN - Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network @pecarn.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

After much anticipation, the PRoMPT BOLUS study results are officially out! Swipe through to learn about the major results and what this means for clinicians treating pediatric patients with suspected #septicshock. #sepsis @nkuppermann @FranBalamuth @PERC_network @PREDICT_network

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PECARN - Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network @pecarn.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

👏 Huge collaborative effort Led by Drs. Fran Balamuth & Scott Weiss (Co-PIs) w/ Dr. Nate Kuppermann as senior author This study highlights the power of international research networks — essential for trials of this scale & impact

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PECARN - Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network @pecarn.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

🚨 Hot off the press! 🚨 Introducing the PRoMPT BOLUS study results — a landmark trial evaluating the safety & efficacy of normal saline vs. balanced fluids in suspected pediatric septic shock 🌍 9,000+ children 🏥 47 sites 🌎 5 countries And the winner is… 👇 www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....

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PECARN - Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network @pecarn.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

What fluids should we use for initial resuscitation in pediatric #sepsis? #PRoMPTBOLUS sought to answer that question and the results are being revealed in just 10 days!!! Stop by @PASMeeting Room 210 C West to hear the result debut. Publication to follow. #PASMeeting #PECARN #PEM #EM

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PECARN - Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network @pecarn.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Get the newly updated ED Pediatric Readiness checklist: emscimprovement.cent... @emscimprovement

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PECARN - Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network @pecarn.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Pediatric Readiness Saves Lives! New guidelines means a new nationwide assessment. Learn what’s new and get ready for the next Pediatric Readiness assessment for EDs, opening March 2026! pedsready.org @emscimprovement

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PECARN - Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network @pecarn.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

New multicenter study in Pediatrics: When #PECARN decision rules are used for pediatric head & abdominal trauma, disparities in CT use largely disappear. Standardized tools MATTER! #headtrauma #PEM @AmerAcadPeds @nkuppermann pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih....

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PECARN - Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network @pecarn.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

🤖 #AI meets pediatric #sepsis! New @PECARNTeam study shows machine learning models can be trained & validated to predict sepsis and #septicshock in kids—paving the way for earlier recognition & intervention. 🔗 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.... #PECARN #PRIME

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PECARN - Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network @pecarn.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

#PECARN CSI = pediatric-specific, EMS-validated, safer. 💪 Protect spines. 🚫 Avoid over-immobilization. Next: real-world rollout & education. #EMS #PediatricTrauma #PECARN #CHaMP #GLACiER 🔗journals.lww.com/jtr...

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PECARN - Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network @pecarn.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

#PECARN moves prehospital care from reflex to reason. 🚗 Not every fender bender = collar. 👦🏾 Not every kid = scan. Evidence, not habit. #EMS #EvidenceBased #CHaMP #GLACiER 🔗journals.lww.com/jtr...

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PECARN - Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network @pecarn.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

#PECARN flags risk with 9 total factors: 🔹 Neck pain or tenderness 🔹 Neuro deficit or altered mental status 🔹 Major head or torso trauma No factors? → Skip the collar. #CSpine #EMS #CHaMP #GLACiER 🔗journals.lww.com/jtr...

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PECARN - Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network @pecarn.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Kids don’t compartmentalize trauma — energy moves through the body. #PECARN sees the whole mechanism, not just one symptom. #PediEMS #TraumaCare #CHaMP #GLACiER 🔗journals.lww.com/jtr...

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PECARN - Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network @pecarn.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Traditional rules looked only at neck findings. #PECARN adds major head or torso injury — acknowledging that big energy transfer can hurt the spine even without neck pain. #PediatricTrauma #EMS #CHaMP #GLACiER 🔗journals.lww.com/jtr...

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PECARN - Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network @pecarn.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

If #PECARN were used prehospital: 📉 SMR 41.5% → 37.7% 📉 Longboard use 17% → 9.8% 💡 Fewer collars, less discomfort, same spine safety. #Trauma #EMSResearch #CHaMP #GLACiER 🔗 journals.lww.com/jtr... #CHaMP #GLACiER

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PECARN - Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network @pecarn.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

This isn’t a hospital rule retrofitted for the field. It was tested by EMS, in real prehospital environments, across 18 sites. #EMS #PrehospitalCare #CHaMP #GLACiER 🔗 journals.lww.com/jtr...

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PECARN - Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network @pecarn.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Developed from 22,000+ pediatric trauma cases, now validated with EMS data. ✅ Sensitivity: 88.5% ✅ Negative predictive value: 99.7% ➡️ Accurate and safe. #PECARN #PediEMS #CHaMP #GLACiER 🔗journals.lww.com/jtr...

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PECARN - Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network @pecarn.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Before #PECARN, we relied on adult rules — - NEXUS - Canadian C-Spine Rule 👩🏽 👉🏼 👦🏻 They work for adults but weren’t built or validated for children. #EMS #EvidenceBased #CHaMP #GLACiER 🔗journals.lww.com/jtr...

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PECARN - Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network @pecarn.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Every child in trauma gets a collar “just in case,” but most don’t need one. #PECARN gives EMS a pediatric-specific rule to decide who truly needs spinal motion restriction (SMR). #PediEMS #TraumaCare #CHaMP #GLACiER 🔗 pecarn.org/pecarn_ne... 🔗journals.lww.com/jtr...

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PECARN - Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network @pecarn.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

📢 New Article! Can AI spot which kids are at risk for sepsis before they become ill? A @PECARNteam study led by Dr. Alpern shows machine learning models can predict #sepsis using EHR data—before it occurs 🔗 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.... @LurieChildrens @ChildrensPhila #AI #PRIME

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PECARN - Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network @pecarn.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Quick reminder: imaging rules Consider CT Factors - GCS 3-8 - unresponsive on AVPU - Abnormal ABC's - Focal neuro deficit Consider XR Factors - Neck pain - GCS 9-14 / AVPU V or P - Substantial torso - Substantial head injuries - Midline neck TTP

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PECARN - Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network @pecarn.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

This rule has a high sensitivity and negative predictive value If applied to the study group, CT use would decrease by more than 50% without missing important injury!

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PECARN - Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network @pecarn.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Who doesn't love using @mdcalc.com to make decisions during a shift? 🤔 This new calculator incorporates @pecarn.bsky.social rules for cervical spine #imaging. Check it out at: www.mdcalc.com/calc/...

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PECARN - Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network @pecarn.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

🚑 Happy #EMSWeek from all of us at PECARN! We’re proud to collaborate with our EMS partners who deliver critical, life-saving care every day. Your dedication to pediatric emergency care makes all the difference.

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PECARN - Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network @pecarn.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Pain stinks - how do you optimize pediatric #pain management? A @PECARNteam workgroup is working helping kids in pain in the #ED ✨Step #1:Understand the issues ✨Action #1:29 experts identified 10 priority research topics Read here: onlinelibrary.wiley....

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PECARN - Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network @pecarn.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

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PECARN - Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network @pecarn.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

In these heartbreaking abuse cases, the @EMSCImprovement resources provide direct access to evidence-based screening tools ✨TEN-4-FACESp & Management guidelines ✨TREKK trauma, fracture, head injury recs bit.ly/3N3RSMO

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PECARN - Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network @pecarn.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Caring for a physically abused child is complex EMSC developed resources to help navigate these situations including ✨History taking tips ✨Concerning PE findings ✨Initial eval & management ✨Communication strategies ✨Dispo bit.ly/3N3RSMO #PEAKChildAbuse #NAT

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PECARN - Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network @pecarn.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

#AI & clinical trials? This study shows how large language models (ie GPT-4) can support EFIC* to identify sentiment & themes in community interviews LLM had agreement w/ human reviewers-may help investigators/ethics boards “hear” the community at scale pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih....

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PECARN - Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network @pecarn.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

🚨Adverse events from procedural #sedation are rare - occurring <1% of the time. High-quality care can mitigate the risk of adverse outcomes. Review these resources from @EMSCImprovement Pediatric Education and Advocacy Kit (PEAK): Procedural Sedation bit.ly/4hBpjo2

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PECARN - Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network @pecarn.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

💉How prepared is your ED to handle pediatric pain, anxiety & stress during procedures? Best practices and resources exist to ensure a smooth #sedation from EMSC Improvement bit.ly/4hBpjo2 #PEAKProceduralSedation #EmergencyPreparedness

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PECARN - Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network @pecarn.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

📣 Hi! We're new around here and excited on Bluesky! We'll be sharing #PECARN 🧪 Research 📅 Upcoming work 🎓 Investigator spotlights 🤝 Collaborations We're excited to use Bluesky to continue to advance the care of acutely ill & injured children! #pedsky #medsky #EMedsky

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