April Kam MD MScPH
@ajmiklea
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Peds Emergency|Assoc Prof|McMaster U| global health ed, patient safety advocate, she/her #PEM #QIPS #intersectionality #mamaMD #DevEM retweets not endorsement
Ontario, Canada
Joined July 2015
https://t.co/QFDbfHE0C6 “Doctor, do not heal thyself. For that, demand systemic change.” Thx @JohnsonTasha848 for sharing this beautiful piece by @ENiedra on the commodification of joy/grief & hypocrisy of “trying harder at wellness” @gitawahi @sarah_khan_123 @staceymarj @MPaiMD
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Poignant, timely and thought-provoking call to action from Dr. @janephilpott in her #ChildHealthCan2024 Keynote - emphasizing the vital role of accessible primary care in creating better health for all Canadians.
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When the temperature rises, so do the risks for heat-related illnesses. @mch_childrens Anthony Crocco (@SketchyEBM) shares hot weather #tips & reminds us to take precautions to keep loved ones safe when having fun in the sun. 🌞 Learn more ⬇️ https://t.co/y5XJkW8X5x
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https://t.co/kzoqKb5h85 Royal College - to start a QI curriculum
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#PEM @BCChildrensHosp @KBoutis7298 @SickKidsNews @drosenfield @albertachildren @mch_childrens @PERC_Network @suzannebeno A wonderful time with PEM colleagues across Canada enjoying Vancouver #CPS2024 @CanPaedSociety @EveDTrottier @GravelJocelyn c u in Que City 2025
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Congratulations to Dr. Natasha Johnson for being elected as our new Vice-President, we can’t wait to start working with you! #CPS2024 @JohnsonTasha848 @MacUPediatrics
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@WorldSepsisDay @CanPaedSociety @SickKidsNews @suzannebeno Alert and normal exam clear c spine clinically! Dr Gen Ernst. Spinal motion restriction related to adverse effects and use PECARN spine rule @PECARNteam
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@WorldSepsisDay @CanPaedSociety @SickKidsNews @suzannebeno Trauma in kids- don’t delay source control, consider empirical TXA, don’t forget the lethal diamond #pem #trauma #cps2024
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@WorldSepsisDay @CanPaedSociety @SickKidsNews @suzannebeno What can ED docs do to improve outcomes of TBI? Minimize Non value added time
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@WorldSepsisDay @CanPaedSociety Pediatric X-rays with Kathy Boutis areas of false negatives, false positives and resources #cps2024 @SickKidsNews @CanPaedSociety
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@WorldSepsisDay @CanPaedSociety Now for #faintingteens #cardiology #pem Reassuring findings in fainting teens by Dr Shu Sanatani: palpitations blurred vision nausea warmth diaphoresis lightheadedness. High risk or atypical syncope: swimming, loud noise, supine, mid exertion, no prodrome. When to do an ECG
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@WorldSepsisDay @CanPaedSociety Some equipoise but lots of studies underway - bottom line below:
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@WorldSepsisDay @CanPaedSociety Epi spritzer 1mcg/kg =0.1ml/kg while awaiting infusions being made up
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@WorldSepsisDay Which fluids to use for sepsis in kids? @CanPaedSociety #cps2024 #promptbolus balanced fluids or saline? How much fluids and how fast?
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Sepsis and kids - bottom line be on the lookout early don’t wait for the dropping BP - it’ll be too late! #sepsis @WorldSepsisDay
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“The children are always ours, every single one of them, all over the globe” - James Baldwin
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SQUEEZE Trial teaser at #WFPICCS24! Statistical analysis plan in press at Critical Care & Resuscitation. Those interested in @SQUEEZE_Trial can read our initial pilot trial protocol publication published in Trials (in 2016!). Full trial results soon! https://t.co/fZmFqa1L0s
#PedsICU #WFPICCS24 @Prof_Parker presents the SQUEEZE RCT protocol, evaluating a fluid sparing approach to treating pediatric septic shock. Results? Coming soon!
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Every second year, the Anna Jarvis Paediatric teaching award goes to an individual who has excelled in teaching at the undergraduate, postgraduate, & continuing education level. Congratulations Dr. Ratnapalan for being this year’s recipient! #CPS2024
https://t.co/orcfZ3fmqi
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