Taming the SRU

AUGUST 30, 2023

Spinal Infection: According to the Infectious Disease Society of America’s (IDSA) 2015 guidelines for native vertebral osteomyelitis, CRP and ESR in the setting of protracted back pain have sensitivities ranging from 94 to 100% for ruling out infection and malignancy in these patients. J Arthroplasty. 2019 Feb;34(2S):S187-S195.

Infectious Diseases 88

Infectious Diseases Sepsis Emergency Department Point-of-Care Testing 88

Don't Forget the Bubbles

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Antibiotic Use for Common Infections in Pediatric Emergency Departments: A Narrative Review. However, results may take some time and, as such, rapid point-of-care tests are increasingly used. Pediatr Infect Dis J. Infectious complications and optimising infection prevention for children with cochlear implants.

Emergency Department 143

Emergency Department Infectious Diseases Pediatrics Sepsis 143

Don't Forget the Bubbles

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Decreasing respiratory viral testing in critically ill patients. Hosp Pediatr. Effect of point-of-care testing for respiratory pathogens on antibiotic use in children. Effect of point-of-care testing for respiratory pathogens on antibiotic use in children. Pediatrics. Pediatrics.

Emergency Department 83

Emergency Department Pediatrics Point-of-Care Testing Hospitals 83