PERC is a network of healthcare professionals dedicated to improving care in PEM through multi-centre research.
Joined December 2017
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PERC - Pediatric Emergency Research Canada retweeted
Apr 25
🚨 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… 👇
nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NE…
@nkuppermann @franbalamuth
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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
Apr 15
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
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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
Apr 21
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
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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! youtube.com/watch?v=nZ4xVt7P…
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PERC - Pediatric Emergency Research Canada retweeted
28 Nov 2024
Every child in the ER deserves to feel heard, understand what's happening, and have their privacy respected.
Based on our Family Needs publication: journals.plos.org/plosone/ar…
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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!
18 Nov 2024
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: eventbrite.com/e/the-impacts…
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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!
1 Nov 2024
🎉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.
bit.ly/IHDCYH-Vote-IDSEA
#IHDCYHTalks
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PERC - Pediatric Emergency Research Canada retweeted
19 Sep 2024
Prevalence of pain-related presentations in Canadian pediatric EDs by Nick Giffin @drsaminaali
link.springer.com/article/10…
Pain was identified in ~60% of all pediatric ED presentations at triage. These results support early assessment and implementation of pain management strategies.
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Important work by several PERC members, including @NPoonai @drsaminaali and @VikSabhaneyMD
26 Sep 2024
Intranasal midazolam for procedural distress in children in the ED: a systematic review & meta-analysis by Jie Yi Wang @NPoonai link.springer.com/article/10…
There is limited methodologically rigorous evidence that IN midaz is better than placebo for IV insertion & laceration repair.
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ICEM is coming to Montréal, QC, Canada for 2025! Hope to see you there!
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: buff.ly/3YJsXVJ
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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 perc-canada.ca to learn more and to register!
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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 nationalcoordinator@perc-canada.ca to join our mailing list.
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We look forward to welcoming you in Banff to celebrate 30 years of PERC!
Registration opens in 4 days!
Please email nationalcoordinator@perc-canada.ca to join our mailing list.
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PERC - Pediatric Emergency Research Canada retweeted
17 Oct 2024
Check out the infographic from Dr. @KirstyChallen for the latest #SGEMPeds! thesgem.com/2024/10/sgem-456…
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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: bit.ly/3YOzIWz
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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): bit.ly/3X465iC
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PERC - Pediatric Emergency Research Canada retweeted
9 Sep 2024
Want to learn about designing, communicating, and operating clinical trials for pregnant people and children? 🤰👶🧒
Visit impactrials.ca/awardinfo to start your application today!
Deadline to apply: October 18, 2024, 5:00pm CT
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PERC - Pediatric Emergency Research Canada retweeted
1 Aug 2024
Interested in learning how to design and operate clinical trials for pregnant people and kids? 🤰👶🧒
Apply for an IMPaCT training award at impactrials.ca/awardinfo!
Applications are open now, so don't miss out – submit by 5 PM CT on October 18, 2024!
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PERC - Pediatric Emergency Research Canada retweeted
1 Aug 2024
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: kidsinpain.ca/wp-content/upl…
FR: kidsinpain.ca/wp-content/upl…
ALT a graphic with text reading "procedural pain management in children and youth: a toolkit for health professionals" and images of a bandaid, ipad, needle and pacifier
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