American College of Emergency Physicians
PEM Essentials
Tuesday October 6, 8 am – 5:30 pm CST
Cost: $240
In one concentrated day, expert faculty guide you through high-impact cases across critical topics in pediatric care, translating evidence into action you can use on your next shift. Whether you see children occasionally or every shift, you will gain the tools, clarity, and confidence to improve decisions and outcomes.
The American College of Emergency Physicians is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American College of Emergency Physicians designates this Live activity for a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The American College of Emergency Physicians has approved this activity for a maximum of 7.5 hour(s) of ACEP Category I credit.
Faculty
Christopher Amato
MD, FACEP
Richard Cantor
MD, FACEP
Ilene Claudius
MD, FACEP
Sean Fox
MD, FAAP, FACEP
Marianne Gausche-Hill
MD, FACEP
James Homme
MD, FACEP
Lisa McQueen
MD
Emily Rose
MD, FACEP
Alfred Sacchetti
MD, FACEP
Jessica Wall
MD, MPH, MSCE, FACEP
Schedule
Time
Course
Faculty
8:00–8:15 a.m.
Introduction/Welcome
Ilene A. Claudius, MD, FACEP
8:15–8:45 a.m.
Respiratory Viral Infections (URI, Bronchiolitis, Pneumonia): What CAN I Do?
Alfred D. Sacchetti, MD, FACEP
8:45–9:00 a.m.
Asthma Made Simple
Christopher S. Amato, MD, FACEP, FAAP
9:00–9:30 a.m.
Beyond High-Flow: Other Respiratory Interventions in Kids
Jessica J. Wall, MD, MPH, MSCE, FACEP
9:30–10:00 a.m.
Hot Tots: Fever in Well-Appearing Infants
Christopher S. Amato, MD, FACEP, FAAP
10:00–10:15 a.m.
Gastroenteritis: The Hows and Whens of Rehydration Jessica
J. Wall, MD, MPH, MSCE, FACEP
10:15–10:30 a.m.
Break
10:30–11:00 a.m.
Pediatric Trauma Overview: Are They Small Adults?
Sean M. Fox, MD, FACEP
11:00–11:30 a.m.
Traumatic Orthopedic Emergencies (and Urgencies)
Alfred D. Sacchetti, MD, FACEP
11:30–11:45 a.m.
Avoid Major Headaches in Managing Pediatric Minor Head Trauma
James (Jim) L. Homme, MD, FACEP
11:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Put Fear and Pain to Rest: Procedural Sedation in Children
Sean M. Fox, MD, FACEP
12:00–12:15 p.m.
Q&A and Cases
Ilene A. Claudius, MD, FACEP; Sean M. Fox, MD, FACEP; James (Jim) L. Homme, MD, FACEP; and Christopher S. Amato, MD, FACEP, FAAP
12:15–1:30 p.m.
Lunch
1:30–1:45 p.m.
NRP: What’s New in 2026?
James (Jim) L. Homme, MD, FACEP
1:45–2:15 p.m.
The Ill Neonate
Richard M. Cantor, MD, FACEP, FAAP
2:15–2:30 p.m.
Sepsis in Kids: Is It Different?
Lisa McQueen, MD
2:30–3:00 p.m.
PALS: Doing It and Avoiding It!
Marianne Gausche-Hill, MD, FACEP, FAEMS
3:00–3:15 p.m.
Break
3:15–3:45 p.m.
What Is This Rash? Pediatric Dermatology Review
Emily A. Rose, MD, FACEP
3:45–4:15 p.m.
Is This an Abdominal Surgical Emergency or Not?
Richard M. Cantor, MD, FACEP, FAAP
4:15–4:45 p.m.
Technology Troubleshooting
Ilene A. Claudius, MD, FACEP
4:45–5:00 p.m.
Status Epilepticus in Children: When Minutes Count
James (Jim) L. Homme, MD, FACEP
5:00–5:15 p.m.
Procedures You Must Know in PEM
Mimi Lu, MD, FACEP
5:15–5:30 p.m.
Final Q&A and Wrap-Up
Ilene A. Claudius, MD, FACEP; Mimi Lu, MD, FACEP; Emily A. Rose, MD, FACEP; and Marianne Gausche-Hill, MD, FACEP, FAEMS