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Practice changing papers: A 2025 review of pediatric emergency medicine

Emily Rose1, Joshua S Easter2

  • 1Emergency Medicine, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA.

The American Journal of Emergency Medicine
|March 31, 2026
PubMed

Insights

This review summarizes 2025 research to enhance pediatric emergency care. Key findings improve treatment for children in the Emergency Department (ED), addressing unique pediatric needs.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Emergency Medicine
  • Clinical Practice Updates

Background:

  • Most children receive emergency care outside specialized pediatric hospitals.
  • Pediatric emergency care requires distinct considerations compared to adult care.
  • Evidence-based updates are crucial for optimizing pediatric emergency treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight ten impactful 2025 research articles.
  • To improve the quality of care for children in the Emergency Department (ED).
  • To address unique aspects of pediatric pathophysiology and management.

Main Methods:

  • Review of ten selected impactful articles from 2025.
  • Inclusion of systematic reviews to address challenges with rare pediatric outcomes.
  • Inclusion of prospective studies and those addressing important clinical topics.

Main Results:

  • Identified key research findings applicable to pediatric emergency care.
  • Highlighted studies offering improved management principles for pediatric conditions.
  • Emphasized the importance of specialized attention for pediatric disease pathophysiology.

Conclusions:

  • Recent research offers significant opportunities to enhance pediatric emergency care.
  • Evidence-based advancements can optimize treatment protocols for children in the ED.
  • Continuous updates in pediatric emergency medicine are vital for improving patient outcomes.

Keywords:
AbuseAppendicitisFeverMeningitisPediatric resuscitationPharyngitisSteroidssepsis

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