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When Do Pediatric Ventriculoperitoneal Shunts Fail?

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To begin, a 2012 prospective pediatric study found a failure rate of 16.9 A 2016 multicenter prospective study evaluated 1,036 pediatric patients for shunt failure who received CSF shunts over a four-year period. Risk factors for shunt malfunction in pediatric hydrocephalus: a multicenter prospective cohort study.

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ToxCard: Iron

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In the late 1990s, iron was the leading cause of poisoning deaths reported to poison control centers for children less than 6 years of age. Ferrous sulfate tablets are radiopaque and can be visualized on radiographs, however not all preparations are radiopaque (pediatric chewable and liquid preparations). Published 2012 Jul 1.

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Don’t Forget the Orbeez!

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Forrester reported data from the Texas Poison Centers surrounding 110 cases of superabsorbent polymer bead ingestions between 2011 and 2016. Closer to home, the New South Wales Poisons Information Centre (NSWPIC) reported 129 incidents involving water-absorbing beads since 2004. BMC Pediatrics , 20 , pp.1-5. ” ( Ed.

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ToxCard: Benzonatate

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8) Over the next 24 years, numerous peer reviewed publications on benzonatate poisoning appeared in the medical literature. (3, 8) Over the next 24 years, numerous peer reviewed publications on benzonatate poisoning appeared in the medical literature. (3, 5) From 2012 to 2019, pediatric benzonatate prescribing soared by 62%. (9)

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Diagnosing Acute Rheumatic Fever in Kids

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5 Pediatric discharges were reported by 2,784 hospitals in 2000 and the number of reporting hospitals increased to 4,179 in 2012. This database systematically and randomly samples pediatric discharges from participating hospitals. Pediatr Ann. References Ilgenfritz S, Dowlatshahi C, Salkind A. J Emerg Med.

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The impact of gun violence and practical tips on firearm safety: A podcast

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Listen Gun Violence and Safety (2023) – Brad Sobolewski, MD, MEd – featuring Kit Carney, MD & Kristen Humphrey, MD – PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast [link] Subscribe Advocacy and education resources Be SMART Campaign Be SMART emphasizes the importance of responsible gun ownership and secure gun storage.

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What Are the Potential Problems with Baby Bottles?

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Entrance for young children can occur through the mother when in-utero or through breastfeeding, or through the environment including dermal, inhalation and ingestis to be inadequate studies of these potential contaminants in the pediatric age group. D’Alessandro, MD Professor of Pediatrics, University of Iowa