Pediatrics
News
New analysis challenges fluid resuscitation guidelines for patients in shock
For children in shock, fluid resuscitation has counterproductive effects on respiratory and neurologic function.
News
Cellulitis ranks as top reason for skin-related pediatric inpatient admissions
AUSTIN, TX – The median length of stay for patients was 2 days, with a median cost of $6,289.50 for each case.
News
CDC: Look for early symptoms of acute flaccid myelitis, report suspected cases
The average age of a patient diagnosed with AFM is 5 years
From the Society
July: An important month for pediatric hospital medicine
SHM maintains a “big tent” philosophy, and pediatric hospitalists are integral to the society.
News
What’s new in pediatric sepsis
LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA – Don’t obsess about “Golden Hour” for delivering sepsis treatment bundle, expert advises.
News
Penicillin-susceptible Streptococcus pneumoniae most common cause of bacteremic CAP
Narrow-spectrum aminopenicillins should be used specifically to treat children hospitalized from suspected bacterial CAP.
News
Rapid assay distinguishes viral from bacterial infection
LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA – Aim is to cut inappropriate antimicrobial therapy in febrile children while awaiting culture...
News
Reducing pediatric RSV burden is top priority
LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA – “RSV is by far the hottest virus in the world,” said Dr. Terho Heikkinen.
Practice Management
Discharge before noon: An appropriate metric for efficiency?
The basic idea makes sense, but a lot of moving parts have to align perfectly.
Clinical
New help for peanut allergies
A new study may lead to approval of groundbreaking drug.