The Checkup with Doctor Mike ER Doctor Sounds Alarm On Grill Brushes, Trampolines, & Unvaxxed Kids | Dr. Beachgem
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Feb 18, 2026 Dr. Beachgem, a pediatric emergency medicine physician known for clear, educational social media, shares wild ER stories and disaster-response experience. She talks about grill-brush metal injuries, bizarre foreign bodies like insect parts, tick paralysis, and rising vaccine-preventable illnesses. She also covers injury risks from trampolines, e-bikes, and the limits of ED care.
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Why Pediatrics Feels Rewarding
- Pediatrics often feels more rewarding because kids recover faster and more fully than many adults.
- Dr. Beachgem prefers pediatrics for resiliency and the shared goal of getting the child better.
Set Expectations Early In The ED
- Set expectations early in the ED about what you can and cannot provide to avoid frustration.
- Explain practical next steps like outpatient follow-up, pain control, or referrals instead of promising unavailable tests.
Ownership Shapes ER Care
- For-profit ER ownership can shift focus from patient care toward productivity and checkboxes.
- Academic hospital settings let physicians prioritize time and patient-centered care.