Call for papers - Pediatric pulmonary emergencies

Guest Editors

Hyuksool Kwon, MD, PhD, Seoul National University, South Korea
Hendry Sawe, MD, MBA, PhD, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), Tanzania

Submission Status: Open | Submission Deadline: 17 June 2025

BMC Emergency Medicine is calling for submissions to our collection, Pediatric pulmonary emergencies. This Collection seeks to gather innovative research on pediatric pulmonary emergencies, addressing the unique challenges in diagnosis, management, and treatment of acute respiratory conditions in children. We welcome submissions that explore various aspects of pediatric pulmonary emergencies, including assessment, diagnosis, management, and outcomes, with the aim of advancing clinical knowledge and improving the care of acutely ill children with respiratory distress.

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Meet the Guest Editors

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Hyuksool Kwon, MD, PhD, Seoul National University, South Korea

Dr Hyuksool Kwon is a Professor of Emergency Medicine at Seoul National University Bundang Hospital and Seoul National University, renowned for his expertise in pediatric emergency medicine and pulmonology. His research focuses on advancing diagnostic tools, particularly the use of quantitative ultrasound technology for non-invasive, rapid assessments in pediatric care. Dr Kwon developed a US-patented device for real-time pulmonary edema monitoring, significantly improving diagnostic accuracy in emergency settings. With over $9 million in research funding, he collaborates globally, including with the Cleveland Clinic, to drive innovations in tissue characterization and diagnostic precision. He is also deeply committed to education, leading courses that equip young physicians with cutting-edge skills. His work has been published in high-impact journals, and he actively contributes to national and international committees shaping the future of emergency medicine.

Hendry Sawe, MD, MBA, PhD, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), Tanzania

Dr Hendry Sawe is an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) in Dar es salaam, Tanzania. He is one of the pioneers in the establishment of Emergency Medicine in Tanzania. He has served as the Head of Emergency Medicine program, Director of Medical Services, and Director of Planning and Investment at MUHAS. Dr Sawe is an Associate Editor of African Journal of Emergency Medicine (AFJEM), and BMC Emergency Medicine, and reviewer for several international journals. He was also one of the founders and the first President of the Emergency Medicine Association of Tanzania. He has served as consultant on emergency care with the World Health Organization and as a member of various national and international professional societies that work to advance emergency care and improve health in low-resource settings. He was part of the first class of Emergency Medicine Residents to graduate from MUHAS in 2013. Dr Sawe earned his MBA from Mzumbe University in Tanzania and his PhD in Emergency Medicine from University of Cape Town, South Africa.

About the Collection

BMC Emergency Medicine is calling for submissions to our collection, Pediatric pulmonary emergencies.

Pediatric pulmonary emergencies encompass a wide range of acute conditions, including respiratory distress, pneumonia, bronchiolitis, and airway obstruction, which can lead to significant morbidity and mortality in children. These emergencies often present unique challenges in diagnosis, management, and treatment, requiring a comprehensive understanding of pediatric respiratory physiology and pathophysiology.

It is crucial for us to continue advancing our collective understanding of pediatric pulmonary emergencies to improve clinical outcomes and reduce the burden of respiratory-related morbidity and mortality in children. Recent advances in this area have focused on refining diagnostic approaches, optimizing treatment strategies, and enhancing risk stratification for acutely ill children presenting with respiratory symptoms. Additionally, research has emphasized the importance of early recognition of critical illness and the implementation of evidence-based interventions to improve outcomes in pediatric patients with pulmonary emergencies.

Looking ahead, continued research in this area holds the potential for developing novel diagnostic tools, refining risk stratification models, and identifying targeted therapeutic interventions to improve outcomes in pediatric pulmonary emergencies. Furthermore, ongoing research efforts may lead to the development of evidence-based guidelines and protocols for the management of specific pediatric respiratory conditions, ultimately enhancing the quality of care for acutely ill children presenting with pulmonary emergencies.

We invite submissions from all aspects of this field, including, but not limited to:

Acutely ill child assessment and management
Fever and respiratory distress in pediatric patients
Respiratory failure and hypoxia in children
Pneumonia and bronchiolitis in pediatric populations
Airway obstruction and bronchospasm in children

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 3: Good Health & Well-Being and SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities

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Submission Guidelines

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This Collection welcomes submission of original Research Articles. Should you wish to submit a different article type, please read our submission guidelines to confirm that type is accepted by the journal. Articles for this Collection should be submitted via our submission system, Snapp. During the submission process you will be asked whether you are submitting to a Collection, please select "Pediatric pulmonary emergencies" from the dropdown menu.

Articles will undergo the journal’s standard peer-review process and are subject to all of the journal’s standard policies. Articles will be added to the Collection as they are published.

The Editors have no competing interests with the submissions which they handle through the peer review process. The peer review of any submissions for which the Editors have competing interests is handled by another Editorial Board Member who has no competing interests.