Corrie Chumpitazi MD MS FAAP FACEP

Last night's #ThePitt episode included 2 complex peds presentations. EMSC offers resources for both! 🌡️ Febrile infants: new @PECARNteam research on 0-28 days ow.ly/Les050XU1xl + tool for 29-60 days ow.ly/eKLT50XU1xo ✋ Suspected child abuse: ow.ly/C8vc50XU1xp

Launching January 20, the EMSC NPRQI Collaborative offers a free, structured opportunity to strengthen Pediatric Readiness and prepare for the 2026 NPRP Assessment. It’s not too late to sign up. emscimprovement.center/collaboratives… #EMSC #PediatricReadiness #PediatricEmergency

The next National Pediatric Readiness Project Assessment launches in March 2026. EDs will benchmark against national standards & identify improvement opportunities. Start preparing now: designate PECCs, explore the toolkit, & join the NPRQI Collaborative. emscimprovement.center/domains/pediat…

Or check out an interview with PECARN's amazing @MdOwusu emscimprovement.center/news/how-one-e…, who helped consult for the show. 💙

Congratulations Duke Children's on the Center of Excellence in Pediatric Sedation Designation from the Society for Pediatric Sedation Great work by Drs.Das, Sterrett &team ⁦@Duke_Childrens⁩ ⁦@DukeHealth⁩ ⁦@DukeU⁩ ⁦@pedsedation⁩ ⁦⁦@AAPexperience⁩

Join us Sunday!

“If your anesthesia service restricts your sedation medications that is dumb” Dr Frazee, Chief Pediatric Anesthesiology “We need a competency based model… not by specialty” Dr Krauss - in context of Training/Credentialing #teamwork @BostonChildrens #SPS2025 @pedsedation

Excited to kick off the Society for Pediatric Sedation Annual meeting with Dr. Srikant Iyer @pedsedation @Duke_Childrens @childrensatl @EmoryUniversity @EmoryEM @childrens @EmoryEMS #SPS2025 @GrandHyatt

September is #NationalPreparednessMonth! Make a plan, build a kit, stay informed & support vulnerable neighbors. Preparedness saves lives—start today: pedspandemicnetwork.org/our-work/prior… #BeReady #PPNStayReady

New Training! Build real-world skills for hospital-to-home care of kids with medical complexity: know CMC/CYSHCN, prep for first 24 hrs, ensure emergency readiness & work with EMS. Boost skills, support families, improve outcomes: learn.pedspandemicnetwork.org/mod/page/view.…

Happy Healthcare Simulation week! ❤️ @Duke_Childrens

Thank you @PandaExpress and Children’s Miracle Network for providing a patient and family-centered environment for our children at the @dukeemergency Department through the Panda Cares program. ❤️🐼@Duke_Childrens

👀 Need a sign to submit your abstract? Here are five (and they’re pretty convincing)! The #PAS2026 Call for Abstracts are OPEN! 🔗 pas-meeting.org/2026-abstracts/

Check out our resources: West Nile virus is here in the Durham area! Durham county confirmed the first case on 7.30.25 dconc.gov/DurhamCo-News/…

PPN gathered in Cleveland, OH this week for our annual meeting! Leaders nationwide united to strengthen pediatric readiness, foster collaboration, and improve care for children before, during, and after public health emergencies and disasters.

The Pediatric Pandemic Network has created a video for families and caregivers on protecting communities during respiratory illness season. Learn more: #PPNStayReady" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">pedspandemicnetwork.org/families-careg…

Check out this important study by one of our inaugural EIIC scholars- Nina Friedman CCLS evaluating the quality of life for children with mental health emergencies in the ED. We must do better!   journals.lww.com/pec-online/pag… emscimprovement.center/engage/scholar… @EMSCImprovement @LoisLeeMD

Farewell Dr Mallory - from a mentee that submitted her PEM fellowship application this week to PEM senior leadership you will be greatly missed! ⁦@Duke_Childrens⁩ #PEM

Join us for our PBLD sessions in September! @Duke_Childrens #sedation