In this episode of PEM CHATT, host Toni Dobson is joined by Dr. Sarah Sterner, a pediatric emergency medicine physician and medical director at Children's at Erlanger, to discuss chest pain in children. The discussion delves into the differences between pediatric and adult chest pain presentations, common causes, high-risk diagnoses, and appropriate workup strategies. The episode includes discussions on real-life case scenarios, covering conditions such as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, myocarditis, pericarditis, pneumothorax, and more. Dr Sterner also discusses why it is important to admit children with persistent tachycardia. The importance of a systematic approach, thorough history-taking, and recognizing potential red flags in pediatric patients is highlighted.

00:00 Introduction to PEM CHATT

00:19 Understanding Pediatric Chest Pain

01:28 Introducing Dr. Sarah Sterner

03:22 Common Causes of Chest Pain in Children

04:05 Don't Miss Diagnoses

05:03 Approach to Pediatric Chest Pain Workup

06:31 Case Study: 14-Year-Old Male with Chest Pain

11:54 Case Study: 5-Year-Old Female with Chest Pain

22:23 Understanding Myocarditis

23:05 Pericarditis in Children

24:59 Pneumonia Management

25:56 Case Study: 9-Year-Old with Chest Pain

29:25 Case Study: 16-Year-Old with Pneumothorax

32:19 Case Study: 15-Year-Old with Pneumomediastinum

35:03 Rare but Serious: ACS and PE in Kids

39:58 Conclusion and Final Thoughts