How Emergency Physicians Can Advocate for Vaccination
If we’re the safety net we claim to be, I think emergency physicians should confront the increasing…
Pediatrics
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How Emergency Physicians Can Advocate for Vaccination
If we’re the safety net we claim to be, I think emergency physicians should confront the increasing... -
Prediction Rule Identifies Febrile Infants at Low Risk for Serious Bacterial Infection
Researchers have developed and validated a clinical prediction rule that can help identify febrile infants age 60... -
Are Clinical Decision Instruments for Identifying Clinically Important Traumatic Brain Injury Necessary?
The year 2019 marks the 10th anniversary of the publication of the Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research...
Prediction Rule Identifies Febrile Infants at Low Risk for Serious Bacterial Infection
Researchers have developed and validated a clinical prediction rule that can help identify febrile infants age 60…
Are Clinical Decision Instruments for Identifying Clinically Important Traumatic Brain Injury Necessary?
The year 2019 marks the 10th anniversary of the publication of the Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research…
Rising Readmission Rates for Children with Complex Chronic Conditions
Pediatric hospitalization rates in the US declined between 2010 and 2016, but readmission rates increased, especially among…
Will IV Fluids Improve Lumbar Puncture Success?
Question 1: In neonates and infants, does an IV fluid bolus prior to lumbar puncture (LP) improve…
In Watery Diarrhea Cases, Do Probiotics Affect Outcome?
Question 2: For cases of watery diarrhea, do probiotics affect outcome? Do you recommend the addition of…
Joint Recommendations on Emergency Care for Children Issued
ACEP, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the Emergency Nurses Association have published the updated guidelines, “Pediatric Readiness in…
Tips for Diagnosing and Managing Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Kids
Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) in children is a rapidly growing public health concern that impacts the…
Tips for Updating Your Approach to Pediatric Seizures
Seizures and epilepsy are common, serious neurologic diseases in children and adolescents.1,2 Convulsions can be a manifestation…