Pediatric Emergency Medicine: Cutting-Edge Updates and Essential Insights (Plenary III)

Monday, April 13, 2026

8:15 AM - 9:00 AM PT

Location: Grand III - 4th Floor

CE: 0.75 CME Credit

Speaker(s)

Mimi Lu, MD, FAAEM (she/her/hers)

Clinical Professor
UCSF
Burlingame, California

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

Co-Speaker(s)

Ilene Claudius, MD (she/her/hers)

Professor
Harbor UCLA
Los Angeles, California

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

Session Moderator(s)

Kathleen Stephanos, MD, FAAEM (she/her/hers)

Assistant Professor of EM and Peds
University of Maryland Medical Center
Baltimore, Maryland

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Phillip A. Dixon, MD MBA FAAEM CHCQM-PHYADV

Medical Director, Utilization Management
The Ohio State University WMC
Delaware, Ohio

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

Disclosure(s):

Mimi Lu, MD, FAAEM: No financial relationships to disclose

Ilene Claudius, MD: No financial relationships to disclose

Does managing pediatric patients give you palpitations? Staying abreast of recent advancements and emerging evidence in pediatric emergency medicine is crucial for providing optimal patient care. This lecture provides a review of the latest literature and key studies relevant to the field. We will explore the implications of these updates for everyday practice, focusing on areas such as diagnostic strategies, treatment protocols, and management approaches for common pediatric emergencies. Participants will gain insight into how to integrate these updates into their clinical practice to enhance patient outcomes and improve care delivery. By the end of the lecture, participants will have an understanding of the latest advancements in pediatric emergency medicine and will be equipped to apply this knowledge to improve patient care and enhance their clinical practice.

Learning Objectives:

Summarize significant research articles and clinical trials recently published impacting pediatric emergency medicine
Highlight updates to practice guidelines and recommendations, and discuss how these changes might be incorporated into routine care