Sensible Medicine

AUGUST 7, 2024

A 2015 Nature (Pediatric Research) paper by Nils J. I found no data on how many excess pediatric and craniofacial-specialist visits PP has consumed over the years to rule out craniosynostosis. In 2022 the CDC paid the AAP to form an expert working group to revise its developmental surveillance checklists.

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EMDocs

JUNE 24, 2023

These results support CDC recommendations that vaginal swabs are the preferred sample modality when testing for STIs in women. Spoon Feed Most pediatric patients with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) have mild to moderate dehydration. . #1: How to Improve STI Test Accuracy – Swab or Urine? Emerg Med J. 2023 May 11;emermed-2023-213119.

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Dehydration Fractures CDC Pediatrics 95

ACEP Now

OCTOBER 3, 2023

National Center for Health Statistics: Mortality Data on CDC WONDER. CDC’s efforts to improve traumatic brain injury surveillance. In a metropolitan area, pediatric patients with severe TBI should be transported directly to a pediatric trauma center if available. Prehosp Emerg Care. Accessed 2022, [link]. J Safety Res.

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Fluid Resuscitation Documentation/Coding Resuscitation EMS 98

EMDocs

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

2 Case Follow-up: Following an investigation, the Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program (N-FELTP), CDC, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) identified 57 cases of DEG poisoning among children £ 3 years old, of whom 54 died. CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. References: Abubukar et al.

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Poisoning CDC Administration Emergency Department 84

Taming the SRU

OCTOBER 16, 2024

VTE is associated significantly with maternal mortality, and has been cited by the CDC to be up associated with 10.5% of all cases of maternal mortality.

Airway Management 74

Airway Management Fractures CDC Pediatrics 74

EMDocs

JULY 11, 2023

Pediatric patients: Post circumcision bleed, head bleeds, bruises. PECARN Pediatric Head Injury/Trauma Algorithm, Canadian CT Head Injury Rule, Ottawa Knee and Ankle Rules) do not apply to those with hemophilia and should not guide management. Once they started walking it was bruising, MSK, and mouth bleeds. Clinical decision tools (e.g

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Head Injuries Pediatrics Dislocations CDC 74

ACEP Now

OCTOBER 9, 2024

A June CDC report found that, although medications for opioid use disorder substantially reduce mortality, they are underused. Finally, ACEP’s Pain and Addiction Care in the ED Program (PACED) works to accelerate the transfer of knowledge about acute pain management and secure appropriate resources to care for patients.

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Medagadget

JUNE 26, 2023

Even though breast milk is best for NICU infants, a 2020 CDC report said that 13% of U.S. Neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) store this donated breast milk in large freezers, ideally for no more than six to 12 months according to CDC guidelines. hospital NICUs don’t have stocks of donated breast milk.

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CDC Hospitals Research Wellness 84

Northwestern EM Blog

JANUARY 2, 2023

The next question is whether the same trend of decreased suicidality also applies to the pediatric population. A pediatric emergency department in Texas looked at the resulted of their routine suicide risk screenings for patients aged 11-21. Suicide ideation and attempts in a pediatric emergency department before and during COVID-19.

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Emergency Department Research CDC Pediatrics 52

Don't Forget the Bubbles

DECEMBER 16, 2024

To meet CDC and WHO diagnostic criteria for pertussis, suspected cases must exhibit a cough lasting at least two weeks, creating a prolonged period during which patients may be infectious before a diagnosis is confirmed. Pediatric vaccination during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pediatrics.

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Infectious Diseases Documentation/Coding Pediatrics CDC 59

Don't Forget the Bubbles

DECEMBER 13, 2023

CDC growth charts are commonly used for children two years or older. Eur J Pediatr. ‘Failure to thrive’ has many definitions We use standardized charts to document infant growth. WHO growth charts are commonly used for children less than two years old. 2016 Apr;175(4):573-9. doi: 10.1007/s00431-015-2676-4. Epub 2015 Dec 9.

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Dehydration CDC Hospitals Wellness 98

PEMBlog

JUNE 5, 2024

It was inspired by a hot-off-the-presses publication from the Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network (PECARN) focused on clinical decision rules for cervical spine imaging in children. Leonard JR, Jaffe DM, Kuppermann N, Olsen CS, Leonard JC; Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network (PECARN) Cervical Spine Study Group.

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Fractures Pediatrics Radiology Radiology 52

ACEP Now

JULY 6, 2023

Added benefit would accrue when a pediatric patient avoids CT images, thereby decreasing the potential risk for a subsequent cancer. CDC website : Sexually Transmitted Disease Guidelines 2021. Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network head injury clinical prediction rules are reliable in practice. Am Fam Physician.

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Head Injuries Emergency Department Research Pediatrics 52

AED Leader

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

According to the CDC, over 40 states require or encourage the ongoing maintenance and testing of AED devices. A note about pediatric pads: Many of our AED devices have separate pads for adults and children. If an inspection reveals that either the adult or pediatric pads are missing, it’s critical to order another pair right away.

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Shock CDC Pediatrics Wellness 52

AED Leader

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

According to the CDC, over 40 states require or encourage the ongoing maintenance and testing of AED devices. A note about pediatric pads: Many of our AED devices have separate pads for adults and children. If an inspection reveals that either the adult or pediatric pads are missing, it’s critical to order another pair right away.

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Shock CDC Pediatrics Wellness 52

Critical Care Now

APRIL 5, 2022

According to CDC data , more than 64000 Americans died in 2020 from TBI, and many more experience long-term sequelae, making them one of the major causes of mortality and morbidity across all age groups. In 2020 the EPIC4Kids study was published and the findings among pediatric TBI patients were similar to that of adults.

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Airway Management EMS CDC Pediatrics 52

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Emergency Medicine Journal , 25 (12), 824-826. The Ten Commandments of Medical Emergency Management for Dentists Pediatric Emergency Medicines Ten Commandments of Pediatric Emergency Medicine Givens T. The Ten Commandments of Pediatric Emergency Medicine. J Emerg Med. 2004 Aug;27(2):193-4. PubMed PMID: 15261366.

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Mass Casualty Incidents Burns Urgent Care Pediatrics 40

Pediatric Education

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Related Cases Disease: Assisted Reproductive Technology | Infertility | Reproductive Health Symptom/Presentation: Health Maintenance and Disease Prevention Specialty: Neonatology | Obstetrics / Gynecology Age: Premature Newborn To Learn More To view pediatric review articles on this topic from the past year check PubMed. Hum Reprod Update.

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CDC Pediatrics Outcomes 40

Pediatric Education

JANUARY 21, 2024

Related Cases Disease: Seven Year Old Development | Child Development Symptom/Presentation: Developmental Delay | Health Maintenance and Disease Prevention Specialty: Developmental Disabilities | General Pediatrics Age: School Ager To Learn More To view pediatric review articles on this topic from the past year check PubMed.

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Pediatrics CDC Wellness 40

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

AUGUST 2, 2016

Readers must verify validity to their own practice. ​ ​ Tags: advanced emergency nursing, ED, ER, NP, nurse practitioner, CNS, clinical nurse specialist, APRN, critical care, trauma, injury, pediatrics, Death, death investigation, Coroner, Medical Examiner, medicolegal investigation, manner of death, homicide Published: 8/2/2016 5:47:00 PM

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Documentation/Coding Forensics CDC Fractures 40

ACEP Now

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Working closely with the CDC, I came to know a lot about rural medicine and how to improve it,” he says, guessing he may have been tapped for the committee through his work as principal investigator on more than $6.1 million in federal grants.

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EMS Research Academics Military 45

EMDocs

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Under standard operating protocols, residual contrast materials are usually wasted, according to current CDC and JC standards. Under standard operating protocols, residual contrast materials are usually wasted, according to current CDC and JC standards.

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Radiology Radiology Emergency Department Hospitals 92

Don't Forget the Bubbles

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

A 2022 CDC report showed an overall trend of increasing mental health-related ED visits for children and young people aged 0-17 from 2019 to 2022. A comparative analysis of pediatric mental health-related emergency department utilization in Montréal, Canada, before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hosp Pediatr. Pediatrics.

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Psychiatric Sexual Assault Emergency Department Pediatrics 119

EMDocs

AUGUST 15, 2023

He was admitted to the pediatrics service for further management. Background: According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), approximately 7,000-8,000 people in the United States (US) suffer envenomation by a snake each year. Venomous Snakes | NIOSH | CDC. How do you manage crotalid envenomations? Am J Hosp Pharm.

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Poisoning CDC Administration EMS 97

PEMBlog

JULY 10, 2024

” Emily Labudde, MD, a Pediatric Emergency Medicine fellow at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and recent pediatric residency graduate from Cincinnati Children’s discusses the various manifestations of this sexually transmitted infection, and how we can’t miss this very treatable, but sneaky malady. .”

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Pediatrics CDC Seizures Emergency Department 52

Pediatric EM Morsels

APRIL 5, 2024

However, it is often overlooked that tickborne illnesses are among the most common travel-related illnesses globally (CDC Traveller’s Health 2017). CDC 2024) Generally, most ticks require >24 hours of attachment for there to be a risk of transfer of the infectious agent.

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CDC Infectious Diseases Pediatrics Shock 164

Pediatric Education

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Specific testing for toxin is by an immunodiffusion assay called the Elek test which is only performed by the CDC in the U.S. D’Alessandro, MD Professor of Pediatrics, University of Iowa Diagnosis is suspected clinically with throat (under the membrane is best) or skin culture confirmation. Future Micobiol. 2021;17(3):185-97.

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Infectious Diseases Administration CDC Pediatrics 45

Pediatric EM Morsels

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Pediatric patients with recent travel and fever of unknown origin should be considered for admission if malaria is a possible diagnosis. Fever in the Returned Pediatric Traveler. Glob Pediatr Health. Curr Probl Pediatr Adolesc Health Care. Malaria requires 3 negative thick and thin smears over 12 hours to fully exclude.

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Infectious Diseases Pediatrics Sepsis Documentation/Coding 164

Pediatric EM Morsels

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Recently, a pediatric patient presented to the ED who just returned from abroad with a gastroenteritis presentation. In the US 95% of vaccine-eligible pediatric patients who travel are unvaccinated (McAteer 2021) Drug resistance has been developing over time. In addition to my passion for PEM, I also share a passion for global health.

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Pediatrics CDC Seizures Documentation/Coding 164

PulmCCM

MARCH 4, 2024

New criteria for diagnosis of pediatric sepsis The diagnosis of pediatric sepsis will abandon the so-called SIRS criteria in favor of a simple organ-failure score. million pediatric hospital encounters, and was chosen for simplicity over the more burdensome Phoenix-8 criteria (which include kidney and other organ failures).

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Sepsis CDC Pediatrics Documentation/Coding 52

Sensible Medicine

AUGUST 14, 2024

The CDC reports that in the US in 2020 there were 93 Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths per 100,000 live births (Fig. million babies born in 2020, and the CDC reports there were about 1,389 SIDS deaths. Figure 2 From the CDC Website. Their caption: SOURCE: CDC/NCHS, National Vital Statistics System, Mortality Files.

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CDC Sepsis Research Pediatrics 93

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Eosinophils and mast cells as therapeutic targets in pediatric functional dyspepsia. CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain–United States, 2016. Characterizing the role of haloperidol for analgesia in the Emergency Department. J Pain Manag. 2019;12(2):141-146. Friesen CA, Schurman JV, Colombo JM, Abdel-Rahman SM.

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Emergency Department Fractures Burns EMS 105

Pediatric EM Morsels

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Rashes are, as we know, a common complaint in the pediatric ER and one of the most difficult things to diagnose ( in my opinion ). As we sort through the potential concerning ailments, it is also good to keep in mind the stereotypic causes of mild pediatric rashes. link] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Blood Transfusions Infectious Diseases CDC Pediatrics 164

EMDocs

JULY 26, 2023

2 In 1996, the World Health Organization (WHO) called for the remaining stocks of variola virus to be destroyed or transferred to one of two designated biosafety level 4 facilities: the Center for Disease Control (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia or the State Research Center of Virology and Biotechnology in Koltsovo, Russia.

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CDC Research Pediatrics Wellness 88

EB Medicine

DECEMBER 1, 2018

Additionally, guidelines were reviewed from the american college of emergency physicians, infectious disease society of america, and the american academy of pediatrics. The CDC estimates that epidemics cost 10 billion dollars per year. I’d say that’s a pretty reputable group of sources.

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Emergency Department CDC Infectious Diseases EMS 40

Pediatric EM Morsels

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Whether I am in Charlotte or B’awlmer (currently hanging out as Faculty at Johns Hopkins), I will strive to make us all uncomfortable… so that we can be more comfortable in having important conversations with our pediatric patients! Therefore, CDC does not recommend risk-factor-based screening. J Infect Dis 2012;206:35765.

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CDC Pediatrics Emergency Department EMS 130

EMDocs

MARCH 11, 2024

Zinc therapy The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends starting zinc supplementation in children with cholera infection. Zinc therapy The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends starting zinc supplementation in children with cholera infection. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2013;8(1):e54395.

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