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Agenda – Friday, February 13, 2026

SPECIALTY DAY: Emergency Medicine in Pediatrics (VIRTUAL)

Participation options: virtual live and asynchronously

All presentations will be given in English. Participants are welcome to submit their questions in English or French.

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Apply evidence-based approaches to the diagnosis and management of common and high-risk pediatric emergencies, including seizures, febrile illness, trauma, and ingestion/foreign body cases.
  • Recognize time-sensitive pediatric conditions and red flags across multiple systems (neurologic, dermatologic, musculoskeletal, cardiac, and dental) to guide appropriate investigations, interventions, and referrals.
  • Enhance clinical confidence and decision-making in the pediatric emergency department through case-based learning, practical tips, and up-to-date management strategies tailored to the unique needs of children.
08:00-08:30
Sign-in
08:30-08:35
Welcome and Introduction
08:35-09:20
Seize the Day: Taming Status Epilepticus in Kids
Laurel Chauvin Kimoff
Interim Division Director, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Montreal Children’s Hospital, Montreal, QC
Learning Objectives
09:20-10:05
Skin-teresting Cases: What Lies Beneath the Rash
Jade Seguin
Point of Care Ultrasound Physician Lead Assistant Professor, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Montreal Children’s Hospital, Montreal, QC
Learning Objectives
10:05-10:25
Stretch Break
10:25-11:10
Tiny Temps, Big Decisions: The Febrile Infant Dilemma
Brett Burstein
Clinician-Scientist, McGill University Health Centre Research Institute, Montreal Children’s Hospital, Montreal, QC
Learning Objectives
11:10-11:55
Stuck, Swallowed, or Stuffed: The Foreign Body Fiasco
Francois Gagnon
Department of Pediatrics, McGill University, Montreal, QC
Learning Objectives
11:55-13:00
Lunch
13:00-13:45
Hands Down, These Are the Injuries You Can’t Miss
Cathie-Kim Le
Pediatric Emergency Physician, Montreal Children’s Hospital, Montreal, QC
Learning Objectives
13:45-14:30
Heartfelt Concerns: Sorting Out Chest Pain in Kids
Esli Osmanlliu
Pediatric Emergency Physician, Montreal Children’s Hospital, Montreal, QC
Learning Objectives
14:30-14:45
Stretch Break
14:45-15:30
Tooth Be Told: Dental Disasters in the ED
Annie Marleau
Chairman, Council of Physicians, Dentists and Pharmacists of the Montreal Children’s Hospital, Montreal, QC
Learning Objectives
15:30-16:15
Growth Plate, High Stakes: Pediatric Fractures You Can’t Afford to Miss
Daniel Brody
Pediatrics Fellowship Director, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Montreal Children’s Hospital, Montreal, QC
Learning Objectives
16:15
Closing Remarks