Acute Flaccid Myelitis Sparks New Sense of Urgency
Back in 2014, as Dr. Riley Bove’s family was just getting over a respiratory virus, her 4-year-old…
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Acute Flaccid Myelitis Sparks New Sense of Urgency
Back in 2014, as Dr. Riley Bove’s family was just getting over a respiratory virus, her 4-year-old... -
Important Information about the Seasonal Acute Flaccid Myelitis Outbreak
Nothing is more concerning to parents and emergency health care providers than a serious illness that primarily... -
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,...
Important Information about the Seasonal Acute Flaccid Myelitis Outbreak
Nothing is more concerning to parents and emergency health care providers than a serious illness that primarily…
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,…
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…
How Common is Pulmonary Embolism in Pediatric Patients?
The best questions often stem from the inquisitive learner. As educators, we love, and are always humbled…
Needless Hospitalizations for Kids with Anaphylaxis Lower After Intervention
Unnecessary hospitalizations for children with anaphylaxis have dropped following a multicomponent quality-improvement intervention at Boston Children’s Hospital,…
Treatment for Acute Gastroenteritis, Acute Epididymitis in Pediatric Patients
The best questions often stem from the inquisitive learner. As educators, we love, and are always humbled…
Emergency Physician Suggests Rule Changes to Combat Football-Related Concussions, Head Injuries
From peewee leagues to the NFL, football is a national obsession in the United States. However, recent…
Corticosteroid Treatments for Asthma Exacerbation, Intussusception Recurrence in Pediatric Patients
The best questions often stem from the inquisitive learner. As educators, we love, and are always humbled…
Pediatric Resuscitation in 2015: Back to Basics
This year, the American Heart Association (AMA) released new guidelines for pediatric resuscitation. Marianne Gausche-Hill, MD, FACEP,…