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Dennis Ren MD

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#PedsEM Doc. #FOAMed enthusiast. Host of #SGEMPeds and #ReadyPrepGo. #EBM #MedEd #DisasterMedicine #AI Don't believe in niches. Perpetually curious. SF Bay Area➡️NOLA➡️Washington, DC. Views=own

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Dennis Ren MD @dennisrenmd.bsky.social · 4d

🚨New episode🚨 #SGEMPeds covers the KidsTHRIVE study. Nasal high flow for apneic O2 before intubation? @thesgem.bsky.social @spiroskara.bsky.social #PedSky #ICUSky #MedSky #FOAMed #PedsEM #PedsICU

SGEM#487: Tell Me How I’m Supposed to Breathe with No Air? Nasal High Flow or Standard Care for Pediatric Intubation - The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine

Reference: George S, et al. Effectiveness of nasal high-flow oxygen during apnoea on hypoxaemia and intubation success in paediatric emergency and ICU settings: a randomised, controlled, open-label tr...

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Dennis Ren MD @dennisrenmd.bsky.social · 18h

Oops sorry about that! learn.pedspandemicnetwork.org/enrol/index....

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Dennis Ren MD @dennisrenmd.bsky.social · 19h

In mass casualty incidents, quick decisions can save lives. Test your triage skills in this 5-min simulation from the @pedspandemic.bsky.social.

Dennis Ren MD @dennisrenmd.bsky.social · 1d

Hey #PedsEM and #PedsICU colleagues. Do you have a moment to help with identifying priorities in pediatric #sepsis? Please fill out the quick survey (<1 min) at www.passport-platform.org #PedSky #MedSky #ICUSky

PASSPORT: Paediatric Adaptive Sepsis Platform Trial | Join the Sepsis Research Priority

Participate in the Paediatric Sepsis Research Priority Survey to help shape research and improve outcomes for children worldwide affected by sepsis.

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Dennis Ren MD @dennisrenmd.bsky.social · 2d

Not the first time we've embraced interventions without strong evidence. I'm skeptical that high flow has meaningful impact on patient-oriented outcomes. Based on the per protocol analysis in this trial, high flow does seem to reduce rates of hypoxemia (but this is a monitor-oriented outcome).

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Dennis Ren MD @dennisrenmd.bsky.social · 2d

One more meme. How do you interpret differences in results between modified Intention to Treat and Per Protocol analysis?

Dennis Ren MD @dennisrenmd.bsky.social · 2d

#MemeMonday for #SGEMPeds on KidsTHRIVE study. High flow for apneic oxygenation? buff.ly/RCBph82 @thesgem.bsky.social @spiroskara.bsky.social @shane-george.bsky.social #PedSky #FOAMed

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Ken Milne MD @thesgem.bsky.social · 4d

Charlie Chaplin; The Great Dictator.

“We think too much and feel too little.
More than machinery, we need humanity.
More than cleverness, we need kindness and gentleness...”

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Charlie Chaplin - Final Speech from The Great Dictator

YouTube video by Charlie Chaplin

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Ken Milne MD @thesgem.bsky.social · 4d

Nasal high-flow O2 during apnoea on hypoxemia & intubation success in pediatric emergency & ICU settings. @dennisrenmd.bsky.social #EBM #FOAMed #MedSky
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Dennis Ren MD @dennisrenmd.bsky.social · 4d

SGEM#487: Tell Me How I’m Supposed to Breathe with No Air? Nasal High Flow or Standard Care for Pediatric Intubation - The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine

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Dennis Ren MD @dennisrenmd.bsky.social · 5d

Should we be using nasal high flow oxygen for apneic oxygenation before intubation? #SGEMPeds returns with the KidsTHRIVE study this week! buff.ly/vYf2KNn
@thesgem.bsky.social @spiroskara.bsky.social @shane-george.bsky.social #PedSky #FOAMed

Effectiveness of nasal high-flow oxygen during apnoea on hypoxaemia and intubation success in paediatric emergency and ICU settings: a randomised, controlled, open-label trial - PubMed

Thrasher Research Fund (USA), National Health and Medical Research Council (Australia), and the Emergency Medicine Foundation (Australia).

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Dennis Ren MD @dennisrenmd.bsky.social · 7d

Today marks the 8th anniversary of the Las Vegas Harvest Festival shooting. This episode of #ReadyPrepGo with Irene Navis recounts the response and impact on the victims, survivors, and community. #VegasStrong buff.ly/TcTWz3f @pedspandemic.bsky.social @thewrap-em.bsky.social

What Happens in Vegas | Pediatric Pandemic Network

Irene Navis, AICP, former Assistant Emergency Manager for Clark County, discusses the tragic events of the October 1, 2017 mass shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas, which resulted…

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Dennis Ren MD @dennisrenmd.bsky.social · 10d

Congratulations Dr. Elyse Portillo from Texas Children’s for taking home the #BabbleRoyale title belt at #AAP2025! See you next year in sunny San Diego! @bradsobo.bsky.social

Dennis Ren MD @dennisrenmd.bsky.social · 11d

Hanging out with the @pedspandemic.bsky.social crew at #AAP2025 @childrensnational.bsky.social

Dennis Ren MD @dennisrenmd.bsky.social · 11d

#BabbleRoyale II is happening tomorrow! Who will take home the coveted title belt? Join us at #AAP2025. #SOEM #emergingspeaker #SciComm @bradsobo.bsky.social

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Ken Milne MD @thesgem.bsky.social · 13d

“Dr. Baccarelli downplays those studies that undercut his causation thesis and emphasizes those that align with his thesis.”

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Trump’s Tylenol warning cited a Harvard dean’s research. But a judge called his shifting conclusions ‘unreliable’

A Harvard dean whose work was cited as justification for curtailing Tylenol use provided what a judge called 'unreliable' expert testimony against the drug’s maker

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Dennis Ren MD @dennisrenmd.bsky.social · 13d

There's no success without preparation. Dr. Sarah Isbey @childrensnational.bsky.social enters the #BabbleRoyale ring at #AAP2025. Don't be sleeping on this presentation. @bradsobo.bsky.social #PedSky

Dennis Ren MD @dennisrenmd.bsky.social · 14d

Her words hit harder than a steel chair. Here to drop the mic 🎤
Dr. Elyse Portillo from Texas Children's joins the melee at #BabbleRoyale #AAP2025. @bcmhouston.bsky.social @bradsobo.bsky.social #PedSky

Dennis Ren MD @dennisrenmd.bsky.social · 14d

Big screen. Bright lights. A message you won’t forget.
Dr. Simone Lawson from @childrensnational.bsky.social enters the #BabbleRoyale arena at #AAP2025. @bradsobo.bsky.social #PedSky

Dennis Ren MD @dennisrenmd.bsky.social · 15d

Dr. Alexandra Cheetham from @cincychildrens.bsky.social returns to #BabbleRoyale at #AAP2025 to defend her title belt. Last year she brought the pain with a ketamine talk. Her talk will hit hard! @bradsobo.bsky.social #PedSky

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Ken Milne MD @thesgem.bsky.social · 15d

Be skeptical of the news about acetaminophen & autism. Here is a structured critical review of a recent systematic review on the topic.
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Dennis Ren MD @dennisrenmd.bsky.social · 15d

Sunday Sunday Sunday! #BabbleRoyale, AAP's SOEM emerging speaker competition, returns to #AAP2025. Join us Sept 28 for the showdown of 4linguistic luchadores in the arena of oratory excellence. Stay tuned as we introduce the competitors... @bradsobo.bsky.social @drmaneeshaagarwal.bsky.social #PedSky

Dennis Ren MD @dennisrenmd.bsky.social · 15d

Rounding out our series for #NationalPreparednessMonth is a post on #reunification. If you are separated from your kids, how do you get back together? #PedSky riseandshine.childrensnational.org/family-reuni... @pedspandemic.bsky.social @childrensnational.bsky.social @thewrap-em.bsky.social

Reunited and it feels so good: Getting your family back together after disasters and emergencies

A family reunification plan reduces panic and confusion and helps bring families back together quickly and safely.

riseandshine.childrensnational.org

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Ken Milne MD @thesgem.bsky.social · 16d

There has been a lot of chatter on social media about Tylenol (acetaminophen) and a link to autism. Here is a structured critical appraisal of the 2023 large observational study. I welcome feedback. #MedSky

Full Review: thesgem.com/wp-content/u...
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Ken Milne MD @thesgem.bsky.social · 19d

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The Grand Debunk of the antivaxxer book “Turtles All the Way Down” (part 1/10)

This book — written by "Anonymous", edited by Children's Health Defense lawyer Mary Holland and Children's Health Defense Publisher Liaison and Thinking Moms’ Revolution co-founder Zoey O’Toole,

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Dennis Ren MD @dennisrenmd.bsky.social · 22d

Listening to the #Bluey rain song while playing with two kiddos on a rainy day is a vibe. #dadlife

a cartoon of a dog standing in the rain with the abc logo on the bottom

ALT: a cartoon of a dog standing in the rain with the abc logo on the bottom

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