Discover how to quickly access all of TREKK’s pediatric emergency guidelines in one convenient spot. Our new article provides another way to benefit from our Quick Access Guide. Read more on the TREKK.ca website. trekk.ca/news/quick-... ----

Anaphylaxis can be life-threatening, but knowing what to do makes all the difference. Check out our infographic for parents on how to manage your child’s anaphylaxis reaction, co-created with ARCHE & ECHO. (Anglais seulement)

Trauma is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children. Children have unique injury patterns and substantial differences in their response to trauma when compared with adults; this requires special consideration when addressing the assessment and management of pediatric trauma.

The recording of our Education Session on Urological Emergencies with Dr. Karen Gripp and Dr. Duncan McGuinty is now available by request. Please fill out the contact form on our website if you wish to access the recording. (Anglais seulement) trekk.ca/contact/

TREKK offers resources in both official languages. Our French translations must be as accurate as those in English, otherwise the consequences could be devastating.

Discover TREKK's new Meningitis Algorithm. Follow this step-by-step guide for the management of meningitis in children. Special thanks to Dr. Shannon MacPhee and Eleanor Fitzpatrick from IWK Health for developing this new resource for healthcare providers. trekk.ca/resources/al...

Our recorded Education Session on Ocular Emergencies is now available. Dr. Bashar Bukhamsen shares assessment tips, diagnoses, and management strategies among other topics. Check out the video by clicking the link and prepare yourself for pediatric ocular emergencies. tinyurl.com/4c72wmpw

June 19 is World Sickle Cell Day. Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic disorder of hemoglobin, in which sickling of red blood cells results in hemolysis and vasoocclusion. Newborn screening has led to early identification of SCD in many regions across Canada.

We've reviewed our Status Epilepticus resource. Status Epilepticus is a time-sensitive emergency, since untreated seizures lead to more seizures and delayed treatment contributes to morbidity and mortality.

June 10 is Action Anxiety Day. Anxiety is a normal emotional and physiological response to uncomfortable, novel or frightening situations. During an emergency department (ED) visit, anxiety can be experienced by any child or adolescent as well as by their caregivers.

We've updated our Bottom Like Recommendations for Suicide Risk Screening and Assessment. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for North American adolescents.

June is Migraine Awareness Month. Our new Migraine resources are available just in time. For more information, check out the new BLR and Medication dosing recommendations at trekk.ca/topic/migraine

Join @trekkca.bsky.social's Steering Committee and help shape the future of children’s emergency care across Canada. Apply by June 13! To learn more, follow this link: tinyurl.com/38etwtmc #EmergencyMedicine #PediatricHealth #TREKK

Join the @trekkca.bsky.social Steering Committee and help shape the future of children’s emergency care across Canada. TREKK is looking for a trainee in pediatrics and/or emergency medicine with an interest in research. Contact Megan Bale-Nick at [email protected] to apply by June 13!

Congratulations to Dr. Veronica Lai on presenting her findings from "Evaluating the Usability of Pediatric Emergency Education Resources: A qualitative study" at the ICEM conference. Dr. Lai was previously a post-doctoral fellow with TREKK.

Dr. Leah Crockett is presenting: "Enhancing Pediatric Readiness in Manitoba's General Emergency Departments: a multi-phase evaluation and intervention" at the International Conference on Emergency Medicine on Wednesday, May 28th at 11:10 am in the Pediatric Emergency Medicine concurrent track.

Pediatric Readiness is about ensuring that every emergency department is prepared to care for children with the right training, equipment, and resources. Learn more -> trekk.ca/news/pediatr...

Join the TREKK Steering Committee and help shape the future of children’s emergency care across Canada. We're recruiting two volunteer positions to sit on our Steering Committee. See the posts for more details. Contact Megan Bale-Nick at [email protected] to apply by June 13!

"As a community emergency physician I ensure that residents and students rotating through our department are all encouraged to use TREKK as a resource for pediatric EM care. The site is loaded with great information.

Our Fractures resource has been updated. Children break bones more easily than adults, so pediatric fractures are very common.

"May is Anaphylaxis Awareness Month. Explore our resources here: trekk.ca/search?quer... #AnaphylaxisAwareness #PediatricEmergencyCare #ChildHealth #TREKKCanada #EmergencyPreparedness"

See the updated BLR and Evidence Repository for Pediatric Thermal Burns on the TREKK website! trekk.ca/topic/burns/

Deadline is this week!

What is knowledge mobilization and how does it improve emergency care for kids? In our latest article, we break down what knowledge mobilization means and how TREKK helps bridge the gap between research and frontline care. Read the full article: trekk.ca/news/what-is...

The latest E-Update just went out! Are you subscribed to our e-update? Get the latest on our new and updated resources for healthcare professionals, parents and families, and other important health news! You can sign up anytime at the link: trekk.us16.list-mana...

New resources available from @trekkca.bsky.social ! The long-awaited respiratory distress clinical tool is now available on the TREKK website. The new resource offers an approach to the assessment and management of respiratory distress. See it here: trekk.ca/resources/re...

We would like to congratulate Pediatric Emergency Research Canada (PERC) under the leadership of Dr. Samina Ali for receiving the 2025 Child Health Systems Impact Award from Children's Healthcare Canada!

Would you like to help influence how the latest knowledge in children’s emergency care is mobilized across Canada? @trekkca.bsky.social is looking for volunteers to serve on its Board of Directors! Please see the image for more details and to learn how to apply.

Come find us at the 32nd Annual Rural and Remote Medicine Conference at the RBC Convention Centre. We’ll be at Booth 24 from Thursday, April 24 to Saturday, April 26. Hope to see you there!

Would you like to help influence how the latest knowledge in children’s emergency care is mobilized across Canada? TREKK is looking for volunteers to serve on its Board of Directors! Please see the image for more details and to learn how to apply.

Big thanks to PROMISE PI Dr. Sapna Oberoi and Kaitlyn Hanson for the fantastic presentation on Integrating Research and Clinical Care to Improve Experiences and Outcomes of Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer. #CHRIM #CCMB #AYA #CancerResearch

Our Bottom Line Recommendations: Pediatric Thermal Burns resource has been updated! Special thanks to Dr. Claudia Malic and Dr. Tighe Crombie from CHEO for developing this resource. See the updated BLR and Evidence Repository on our website! trekk.ca/topic/burns/

The long-awaited respiratory distress clinical tool is available on the TREKK website. The new resource offers an approach to the assessment and management of respiratory distress. Find it on our website: trekk.ca/resources/re...

Save the date for the 21st Annual Child Health Research Days conference happening this October! This year's conference will be held at The Leaf, with the theme 'Roots, Breath & Belonging: The Impacts of Climate Change on Child Health. ' Stay tuned for early-bird registration details!

The latest E-Update just went out! Are you subscribed to our e-update? You can sign up anytime with the link below! ---- Le dernier infolettre vient d'être envoyé! Êtes-vous abonné·e·x à notre infolettre? Vous pouvez vous inscrire à tout moment ici: tinyurl.com/2s39dz4h

Purple Day, held annually on March 26th, is a global movement to raise awareness about epilepsy. View and download TREKK's resources at trekk.ca to prepare for pediatric emergencies like status epilepticus. #PurpleDay2025

TREKK provides family-friendly resources to help parents and families manage and respond to common pediatric emergencies. Check out all of our family resources on the TREKK website. tinyurl.com/2n5757jf

Our latest scans show us that we are WCAG 2.0 level AA compliant, in line with government regulations. If you find any accessibility issues on our website, please let us know by filling out the contact form at trekk.ca/contact, or by sending us a message!

Save the date! @rarekidscan.bsky.social is inviting you to join our virtual roundup session on March 24, 2025 from 8-11am MST. During this information session, you will gain an overview of RareKids-CAN, build connections within the community, and more! Register today: tinyurl.com/yhy455b2

📢 New Publication Alert! We are excited to share our latest research: Practice Variation in Urine Collection Among Emergency Department Providers in Pre-toilet-trained Children With Suspected Urinary Tract Infection. Pediatric Emergency Care, 10.1097/PEC.0000000000003337. Advance online publication.

Join us for CHRIM Research Rounds on Monday, March 17th at 9 AM! Hear from CHRIM's Dr. Ashley Stewart-Tufescu along with Manitoba's Advocate for Children and Youth, Sherry Gott. Learn more | www.chrim.ca/event/chrim-...

Recording available 🎥 Don’t miss insights from Breanne Stewart and Lori Anderson as they discuss: ➡️ Navigating the Canadian clinical trial environment ➡️ Practical methods for developing detailed trial plans & budgets ➡️ Support networks and resources available in Canada Check it out now!

March 10 to 16 is Brain Awareness Week. TREKK offers resources for healthcare providers to treat children with brain injuries, mental illness, and conditions such as status epilepticus. View all of our topics on the TREKK website: trekk.ca/topics

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