Drug Wars, Pediatric Edition: Little Patients, Big Controversies

This session brings together an all-star panel of pediatric emergency physicians, intensivists, and pharmacist-paramedics for an unfiltered, evidence-driven debate on the most hot-button issues in pediatric pharmacotherapy. Pediatric resuscitation is filled with nuance, uncertainty, and strong opinions—from fluid choices and airway sedation to seizure control, analgesia, and post-arrest management. In this high-stakes, high-energy session, experts will go head-to-head over what the latest data really says versus what happens in the trenches. Each round challenges conventional wisdom, dissects landmark studies, and tests long-standing assumptions about how we medicate our smallest, sickest patients. Expect fast-paced discussion, sharp clinical insights, and interactive audience voting as you help decide which approaches truly hold up under scrutiny. Whether you’re a pediatric specialist, prehospital provider, or critical care clinician, this session will challenge what you thought you knew about pediatric pharmacotherapy—and leave you armed with practical, evidence-based takeaways you can use on your next pediatric call.