Myths in Pediatric Emergency Medicine: From Prometheus to Procedural Sedation

All cultures have myths. Many myths have the dual effects of explaining why something is the way it is while at the same time warning us against danger. These two tennants are certainly the corner stones of most medical myths. Let’s dive into three myths in pediatric EM, examine their roots, and think critically about changing our practice – in this episode of pediatric myth busters.

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Are the eyes really the window to the neonate’s soul?

Observation after racemic epi?

Let them eat cake!