Blood Culture of Limited Value in Most Kids Hospitalized with Community-Acquired Pneumonia
Routine blood cultures may not be necessary for most children hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), researchers conclude…
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Blood Culture of Limited Value in Most Kids Hospitalized with Community-Acquired Pneumonia
Routine blood cultures may not be necessary for most children hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), researchers conclude... -
ED Testing for Pediatric Testicular Conditions Varies Widely
Across pediatric hospital emergency departments, the use of diagnostic testing for males with common testicular conditions varies... -
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome Is Rare but Serious Complication of E. Coli Infection
The Case A 3-year-old boy with watery diarrhea for the past three days as well as vomiting...
ED Testing for Pediatric Testicular Conditions Varies Widely
Across pediatric hospital emergency departments, the use of diagnostic testing for males with common testicular conditions varies…
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome Is Rare but Serious Complication of E. Coli Infection
The Case A 3-year-old boy with watery diarrhea for the past three days as well as vomiting…
ACS-Designated Trauma Centers have Fewer Complications at Extremes of Age
Hospitals designated as trauma centers by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) have lower complication rates than…
Sepsis Screening Tools for Pediatric Patients and Prophylactic Antibiotics for Near Drowning Questioned
The best questions often stem from the inquisitive learner. As educators, we love, and are always humbled…
Latest Research on Nonoperative Treatment of Appendicitis in Pediatric Patients
The Case Johnny is a 10-year-old boy who presents to the emergency department after a 24-hour history…
Upper Respiratory Infection Tied to Adverse Events During Pediatric Sedation
Children with upper respiratory infections (URIs) are at greater risk of adverse events and airway interventions during…
Neonatal Meningitis Diagnosis Difficult Given Subtle Symptoms of Vomiting, Irritability
The Case An 11-day-old female neonate with a chief complaint of jaundice was brought to the emergency…
Procedural Sedation Delays and NPO Status for Pediatric Patients in the Emergency Department
The Case An 8-year-old boy falls while playing ice hockey. He has an isolated distal radius fracture…
Pediatric In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: Lower Survival During Nights, Weekends
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Survival rates after pediatric in-hospital cardiac arrests are lower at night and…
