Every summer viral headlines promote something coined "dry drowning" - the thought that kids can suddenly die days later after they go swimming. @PEMatCHOP fellow Dr. Priya Shah is here to dispel that myth. Dry drowning is NOT real!

Is "dry drowning" real?

Can children experience symptoms of drowning long after being exposed to water? “Dry drowning” is not a medical term. Symptoms of drowning are often present after the incident and can occur within 8 hours of exposure to water. The term dry drowning only works to increase parental anxiety and may

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Check out the latest video from Dr. Danielle Cullen, who's research showed that caregivers were more likely to express interest in support when offered a simple "resource menu" instead of traditional social risk screening. youtu.be/ev-TWIr1TjU... #SDOH #emergency #HRSN

Approaches to Identifying Social Needs: The SECURE RCT

What’s the best way to connect families with social resources in pediatric care? In this video, Dr. Danielle Cullen, Clinical Futures' Associate Director of Implementation Science and Clinical Research Program Manager Rachel Brown share findings from the Approaches to Identifying Social Needs: The S

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Happy 4th of July!

Happy Summer! We're going to take the next few weeks off to enjoy the best that summer has to offer. We'll be posting much more sparingly but will see you all in the Fall!

Congratulations to PEM Fellow Dr. Priya Shah for her recent op-ed in the Philadelphia Inquirer. To learn more, read here as she discusses the myth of dry drowning, and the importance of safe swim.

Dry drowning isn’t real: What parents should know about water safety | Expert opinion

Why "dry drowning" is a myth and what steps to take to prevent water-related injuries and deaths.

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We were excited to welcome Dr. Candi Running Bear to CHOP, where she gave an engaging talk about her work supporting families of children with autism in the Navajo nation.

🤢➡️🧠 Could new motion sickness after concussion identify kids at risk for prolonged recovery? In a prospective ED cohort, youth who developed new motion sickness had: 📈 symptom burden 🏫 missed more school ⏳ more persistent symptoms at 4 weeks

Congratulations Dr. Daniel Corwin, CHOP's first NIH Early Stage Investigator Lecture awardee! He's recognized for his work in developing innovative approaches to individualized peds concussion management. Extremely well deserved!

StoptheBleed advocacy efforts in Philadelphia continue to expand 🩸 Following completion of the second year, the program has secured both internal and external grant funding to support the upcoming fiscal year.

🚨Correct answer: Cold-water immersion This athlete has exertional heat stroke: core temp >40°C (104°F) PLUS CNS dysfxn (confusion, agitation, delirium, seizures, coma) after strenuous activity. Heat stroke is a medical emergency w/⬆️morbidity & mortality if cooling is delayed.

CHOP Pediatric Emergency Medicine@pematchop.bsky.social · 2mo ago

A 17 y/o football player collapses during preseason practice. He is confused, agitated, and has a rectal temp of 41.2°C (106.2°F). EMS has been activated. What is the next best step? 1️⃣ Transport to ED 2️⃣ APAP + IV fluids 3️⃣ Cold-water immersion 4️⃣ Head CT first 📊 Show results

CHOP Pediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) has been out in the community supporting medical care across Philadelphia this summer ⚕️

Honoring Juneteenth This is a time to reflect on our history, recognize ongoing inequities, and reaffirm a commitment to advancing equity, justice, and inclusion in the communities we serve. #Juneteenth #HealthEquity

Congratulations to Drs. Jeremy Jones, Yen Tay, and an incredible multidisciplinary team on a PolicyLab Academic-Community Research Partnerships award 🎉 This cycle, the PEM division is strongly represented, exciting to see this work recognized and supported! 🥳

Huge congratulations to Marleny Franco, MD on receiving the CHOP CARES Community Grant! 🎉

Happy Pride Month from PEMChop to you!

A 17 y/o football player collapses during preseason practice. He is confused, agitated, and has a rectal temp of 41.2°C (106.2°F). EMS has been activated. What is the next best step? 1️⃣ Transport to ED 2️⃣ APAP + IV fluids 3️⃣ Cold-water immersion 4️⃣ Head CT first 📊 Show results

🚨 Kids are being hospitalized after unknowingly ingesting unregulated intoxicants like delta-8 THC & kratom.

Did you see the new @PECARNteam publication in ね❕? Dr. Joe Zorc was the site PI in this multicenter trial evaluating whether azithromycin could improve wheezing-related symtpoms among preschool aged children. The answer?

Thank you to those who voted - let's talk about #drowning When a child presents after a drowning event, remember: drowning is primarily a respiratory emergency. 🌊🫁 🔹 Focus on A-B-Cs 🔹 Give rescue breaths early 🔹 Correct hypoxia quickly 🔹 Consider trauma mechanisms (diving, falls)

CHOP Pediatric Emergency Medicine@pematchop.bsky.social · 2mo ago

3y/oM presents after non-fatal drowning. Fell into pool, completely submerged for approx 15-20s. Confused when he came out but never lost consciousness nor needed CPR. Vital wnl on arrival. Mangement? 1️⃣ Obs 2️⃣ Supp O2, CXR 3️⃣ Blood gas, CXR, Supp O2 📊 Show results

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: June 5-7, 2026 is #WearOrange Weekend! 🗓️🧡 We’ll come together nationwide to honor every life impacted by gun violence and call attention to this preventable crisis. Text ORANGE to 644‑33 to join us and find a Wear Orange event near you!

🧡DID YOU KNOW? •Firearm injury is the leading cause of death for U.S. kids & teens. •In PA, 1,600 people die & 3,000 are injured from gun violence every year. •📞Take 5 mins: Call your PA state senator & urge support for background checks, ERPO, & ghost gun bills. #WearOrange

New work from Dr. Dan Corwin and colleagues on inequities in concussion care: • Higher marginalization → more ED visits • Lower follow-up rates • Rurality & lack of primary care mattered • Recovery shouldn’t depend on access Read more here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih....

ICYMI You can join people from across the state of PA to advocate life-saving #gun #violence prevention legislation. Register at act.ceasefirepa.org

3y/oM presents after non-fatal drowning. Fell into pool, completely submerged for approx 15-20s. Confused when he came out but never lost consciousness nor needed CPR. Vital wnl on arrival. Mangement? 1️⃣ Obs 2️⃣ Supp O2, CXR 3️⃣ Blood gas, CXR, Supp O2 📊 Show results

#PA Advocacy Opportunity! Firearms are the leading cause of death among children in the US. Join @ceasefirepa, and hundreds of survivors, healthcare workers, and community members in Harrisburg on: June 2 To advocate for life-saving gun violence prevention legislation.

Thank you for those who participated! This #QOW come right from a recent study from @pecarn.bsky.social published in @NEJM Giving preschool children azithromycin in the setting of wheezing, does NOT improve their clinical outcomes. The answer - albuterol & Dex. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42149992/

Azithromycin for Preschoolers with Wheezing in the Emergency Department - PubMed

Azithromycin did not lead to a greater reduction in the severity of wheezing-related symptoms than placebo in preschool-age children who presented to the emergency department with moderate-to-severe a...

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CHOP Pediatric Emergency Medicine@pematchop.bsky.social · 3mo ago

A 3-year-old presents to the ED with moderate-severe wheezing. He has wheezed in the past in the setting of viral illnesses. Swabs are pending. What meds would you give? 1️⃣ Albuterol + dex + azithro 2️⃣ Albuterol + dex only 3️⃣ Albuterol + ceftriaxone 4️⃣ Azithro only 📊 Show results

Happy Mental Health Awareness Month! Shout out to our Behavioral Health Team who had 10,000 behavioral health screens in the emergency department last year.

Dr. Cynthia Mollen partnered w/ @PolicyLabCHOP on their Blind Spot Series - which focuses on #adolescent health & policy impacts on youth Here she discusses teens' access to confidential sexual & reproductive care, & opportunities to fill gaps in care

Confidential Sexual and Reproductive Health Care for Teens in 2026: Concerns and Opportunities

Funding for programs that support young people’s access to sexual and reproductive health care, like Title X and Medicaid, is uncertain during this time of rapid policy change. In this video—part of our Blind Spots series—Dr. Cynthia Mollen shares what we're concerned about relating to adolescents

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CHOP hosted our Quality and Safety Day recently which highlighted quality improvement efforts around the ED. Our CHOP ED faculty had 5 poster presentations, 2 oral presentations which scored in the top 5 abstracts!

Today is #EMS for Children Day! Recognizing the unique physiology and needs of children in emergency situations, we thank EMS personnel for their dedication and expertise in caring for children.

EMSC Day & EMS Week

The mission of the EIIC is to optimize outcomes for children across the emergency care continuum by leveraging quality improvement science and multidisciplinary, multisystem collaboration.

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