In this episode, we examine emerging trends in pediatric emergency medicine, including improving pediatric readiness and integrating care across systems. Drs. Deborah Hsu and Manish Shah highlight how innovation, data, and clinical mindsets are shaping practice while addressing ongoing challenges in caring for children.

Topics include:

* Where most children actually receive emergency care—and why that matters

* The realities of practicing pediatric EM outside ideal resource settings

* Where tools like AI and telemedicine are starting to change pediatric care

* Balancing efficiency, testing, and clinical judgment on shift

Guests:

Dr. Deborah Hsu is Professor of Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics at Stanford and Division Chief of Pediatric Emergency Medicine. She is a nationally recognized leader in pediatric emergency care, medical education, and fellowship training, with prior leadership roles at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital.

Dr. Manish Shah is a professor of pediatric emergency medicine at Stanford whose work focuses on integrating pediatric evidence into EMS systems through research, education, and advocacy. He is a leader in pediatric prehospital care, serving in national research networks and leading major clinical trials and initiatives to improve pediatric readiness in EMS systems.

Host:
Dr. Matthew Strehlow is a Professor of Emergency Medicine at Stanford and serves as Vice Chair for Innovation and Clinical Improvement. His work focuses on improving patient care through system redesign, global health initiatives, and advancing emergency medicine education.

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