PERC - Pediatric Emergency Research Canada

PERC is a network of healthcare professionals dedicated to improving care in PEM through multi-centre research.

[PECARNteam @PECARNteam]

🚨 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… 👇

https://t.co/r6snHhlN4A
@nkuppermann @franbalamuth

[PERC - Pediatric Emergency Research Canada @PERC_Network]

Attending PAS? Attend this session to be the first to hear results from our multi-network PRoMPT BOLUS study on optimal fluid choice for initial resuscitation in pediatric sepsis! @PECARNteam @PREDICT_network

[PECARNteam @PECARNteam]

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 #PediatricEmergencyMedicine #Pediatrics #EM

[PERC - Pediatric Emergency Research Canada @PERC_Network]

Great to see this multi-network collaboration advancing pediatric emergency care! We look forward to the release of results this week. #PedsEM #PAS @PECARNteam @PREDICT_network @PASMeeting

[PECARNteam @PECARNteam]

PRoMPT BOLUS results are coming!!!

Led by Drs. Balamuth, Weiss & Kuppermann, this international study evaluated NS vs. balanced fluids in the treatment of pediatric #sepsis

Results come out on Friday, April 25 at @PASMeeting
but check out everyone's guesses below...

This trial was made possible through collaboration w/ @PECARNteam @PERC_Network and @PREDICT_network

@nkuppermann @FranBalamuth

[PERC - Pediatric Emergency Research Canada @PERC_Network]

As we celebrate 30 years of advancing pediatric emergency care, we are honoured and humbled to share that PERC has received the 2025 Child Health Systems Impact Award from Children’s Healthcare Canada! https://t.co/ygrvkSm0Cy

[PEAK Research Team @PEAKResearchYEG]

Every child in the ER deserves to feel heard, understand what's happening, and have their privacy respected.

Based on our Family Needs publication: https://t.co/gx45sOQ9mt

[PERC - Pediatric Emergency Research Canada @PERC_Network]

Join this live webinar on December 10 with PERC member, Dr. Finkelstein, on the impacts of recreational cannabis legislation on acute poisoning and mental health of children!

[MedCannKids Research @C4T_Canada]

Join our live webinar on December 10th with @Dr_YFinkelstein, moderated by @PharmaLauren, to learn about the impacts of recreational #cannabis legislation on acute poisoning and mental health of children.

Register at: https://t.co/auzeMfHMKH

[PERC - Pediatric Emergency Research Canada @PERC_Network]

EXCITING NEWS! Many PERC researchers have outstanding submissions in this competition! Support their work by voting for: Evelyne Trottier (CHUSJ), Kristine Jeganathan (Waleed Alqurashi, CHEO), Samina Ali (SCH), and Patricia Candelaria (SCH)! You can vote for as many as you like!

[CIHR @CIHR_IRSC]

🎉IHDCYH Talks 2024 has received the most submissions ever! Thank you to all participants.

Time for everyone to vote for their favourites!

Check out the submissions and vote before Nov 30.

https://t.co/WWu3oOaRMo

#IHDCYHTalks

[CJEM @CJEMonline]

Prevalence of pain-related presentations in Canadian pediatric EDs by Nick Giffin @drsaminaali
https://t.co/X00nBnN0x1
Pain was identified in ~60% of all pediatric ED presentations at triage. These results support early assessment and implementation of pain management strategies.

[PERC - Pediatric Emergency Research Canada @PERC_Network]

Important work by several PERC members, including @NPoonai @drsaminaali and @VikSabhaneyMD

[CJEM @CJEMonline]

Intranasal midazolam for procedural distress in children in the ED: a systematic review & meta-analysis by Jie Yi Wang @NPoonai https://t.co/JAOEqqLCc0
There is limited methodologically rigorous evidence that IN midaz is better than placebo for IV insertion & laceration repair.

[PERC - Pediatric Emergency Research Canada @PERC_Network]

ICEM is coming to Montréal, QC, Canada for 2025! Hope to see you there!

[International Federation for Emergency Medicine @ifemglobal]

We look forward to welcoming the best in Emergency Medicine Research to @ICEM2025

ICEM 2025 Abstract Submissions due 1 December 2024

There are three categories of abstracts with separate submission processes and review criteria.

Learn more and submit: https://t.co/qvYx6BWzUS

[PERC - Pediatric Emergency Research Canada @PERC_Network]

Join us in celebrating 30 years of PERC at our 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting at the iconic Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. Registration is now open! Visit https://t.co/hQkSKkezan to learn more and to register!

[PERC - Pediatric Emergency Research Canada @PERC_Network]

Our countdown to registration is on! Registration opens in 4 days!

We are celebrating 30 years of dedication to improving care in pediatric emergency medicine through multi-centre research - 30 years of PERC!

Email [email protected] to join our mailing list.

[PERC - Pediatric Emergency Research Canada @PERC_Network]

We look forward to welcoming you in Banff to celebrate 30 years of PERC!

Registration opens in 4 days!

Please email [email protected] to join our mailing list.

[Dennis Ren MD @DennisRenMD]

Check out the infographic from Dr. @KirstyChallen for the latest #SGEMPeds! https://t.co/pKU9HZwDBH

[TREKK @TREKKca]

September is #InternationalPainAwarenessMonth. Untreated pain has short-term (prolonged procedure time) and long-term consequences (avoidance of healthcare settings or needle phobia). You can learn more with our resources on Pain Treatment: https://t.co/8QiGaPGwAJ

[TREKK @TREKKca]

Suicide is the second leading cause of death for North American adolescents. Learn more in our Suicidal Risk Screening & Assessment Bottom Line resource for healthcare providers (created with @EMSCImprovement): https://t.co/6ekFk9oJcN

[IMPaCT @IMPaCTrials]

Want to learn about designing, communicating, and operating clinical trials for pregnant people and children? 🤰👶🧒
Visit https://t.co/ymy1TH9hrr to start your application today!

Deadline to apply: October 18, 2024, 5:00pm CT

[IMPaCT @IMPaCTrials]

Interested in learning how to design and operate clinical trials for pregnant people and kids? 🤰👶🧒
Apply for an IMPaCT training award at https://t.co/XzwhwAMhgF!
Applications are open now, so don't miss out – submit by 5 PM CT on October 18, 2024!

[Solutions for Kids in Pain @KidsInPain]

August is National Immunization Awareness Month!🩹❤️

Check our our updated procedural pain toolkit for tips & tricks on making immunization visits as pain-free as possible because #ItDoesntHaveToHurt

ENG: https://t.co/C4DIpasOFB
FR: https://t.co/JL8RY7aDAT