Summary
Clinically significant serum abnormalities do not appear to be common in children with EM minor, but the data are very limited. Routine serum bloodwork of children with EM minor is probably not necessary.
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ACEP Now: Vol 41 – No 09 – September 2022
Dr. Jones is assistant professor of pediatric emergency medicine at the University of Kentucky in Lexington.
Dr. Cantor is professor of emergency medicine and pediatrics, director of the pediatric emergency department, and medical director of the Central New York Regional Poison Control Center at Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York.
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