Will IV Fluids Improve Lumbar Puncture Success?
Question 1: In neonates and infants, does an IV fluid bolus prior to lumbar puncture (LP) improve…
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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... -
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...
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…
Keen Eyes and Ears Needed to Diagnose Pediatric Breathing Problems
SAN DIEGO—When it comes to pertussis, croup, or upper respiratory infections, sometimes emergency physicians need to listen…
Interpreting Pediatric Breathing Issues
It’s the middle of the night in your emergency department and a little kid is brought in…
Injury in the Mix: Changing Nature of ED Patients
You have probably noted in your practice that injured patients are not presenting to the emergency department…
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…