Corticosteroids for Pediatric Pneumonia
Question: Do steroids improve clinical outcomes in cases of pediatric pneumonia? A Cochrane meta-analysis by Stern et…
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Corticosteroids for Pediatric Pneumonia
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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...
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…
For Pediatric Lumbar Punctures, Stylet In or Out?
Question 1: For pediatric lumbar punctures (LPs), does advancement of the LP needle without a stylet (ie,…
In Pediatric Erythema Multiforme Minor, Is Herpes a Common Cause?
Question 2: In pediatric cases of erythema multiforme (EM) minor, is herpes simplex virus (HSV) a common…
Treating Ingested Button Batteries in Kids
Question 2: In children with ingested button batteries in the stomach, which patients are at the highest…
Are Pediatric Lungs Just Little Adult Lungs?
Question 1: For pediatric asthma, does albuterol and ipratropium (combined) show benefit over albuterol alone? Depending on…
Should You Give Constipated Kids an Enema or PEG Therapy?
Question 2: For fecal disimpaction of children with functional constipation, are enemas better than oral polyethylene glycol…
Should You Prescribe Butalbital for Pediatric Headache?
Question 1: What does the medical literature say about headache treatment with butalbital-containing medications in children? Anecdotally,…
Can Normal C-Reactive Protein Rule Out Acute Appendicitis in Pediatric Patients?
The best questions often stem from the inquisitive learner. As educators, we love, and are always humbled…