Pediatrics
Clinical
Febrile infant guideline allows wiggle room on hospital admission, testing
Evidence-based guidelines use language to guide, but not direct, clinicians in balancing the risks of infections and invasive procedures.
Clinical
Major musculoskeletal surgery in children with medically complex conditions
The guide meticulously details the steps required to successfully prepare for an operation and post-operative recovery.
News
Surge of new child COVID cases continues for 6th consecutive week
Upward trend in vaccine initiation is now in its 4th week among 12- to 15-year-olds.
Clinical
Fauci says ‘unprecedented’ conditions could influence COVID vaccine approval for kids
“If I were a [non-COVID] virus looking for a niche, I would be really confused,” Dr. Fauci told pediatric hospitalists.
News
Increases in new COVID cases among children far outpace vaccinations
Almost 8 months into their vaccination odyssey, children aged 16-17 years just passed an important milestone.
News
Bronchitis the leader at putting children in the hospital
Respiratory conditions make up three of the top five causes of nonmaternal, nonneonatal inpatient stays.
News
As common respiratory viruses resurface, children are at serious risk
Younger children may be especially vulnerable to the reemergence of common respiratory viruses such as influenza and respiratory syncytial virus...
News
Children and COVID: Vaccinations, new cases both rising
The increase in vaccine initiation was fairly modest for the week of July 16-22, but the latest jump in new cases was not.
Clinical
PHM virtual conference promises practical pearls, plus Dr. Fauci
A “full spectrum” of offerings at the upcoming Pediatric Hospital Medicine 2021 virtual conference.
News
Children and COVID: New vaccinations increase as cases continue to climb
Vaccine initiations among children aged 12-15 years had declined in 6 of the previous 7 weeks.