Pediatrics
News
U.S. influenza activity widespread to start 2018
In one way at least, this flu season is already worse than 2016-2017.
News
FDA: No more codeine or hydrocodone cold medicines for children
Risks outweigh benefits for pediatric prescription cough and cold medicines containing opioids.
Clinical
Optimal rate of flow for high-flow nasal cannula in young children
The optimal high-flow nasal cannula rate to decrease effort of breathing for children
Practice Management
Phoenix Children’s Hospital integrates care from ground up
More than 1,000 physicians in the Phoenix metro area are part of a hospital network with incentive-laden contracts for meeting care and wellness...
Clinical
Pediatric acute appendicitis: Is it time for nonoperative treatment (NOT)?
Nonoperative treatment may be a reasonable alternative to standard surgical management for acute uncomplicated appendicitis in children.
Clinical
Journal of Hospital Medicine – Nov. 2017
Read the latest research from the Journal of Hospital Medicine, the premier publication for dissemination of research and education for the...
News
Two changes are made to resuscitation practice in delivery room
One is in regard to heart rate assessment, the other to meconium.
From the Society
Higher hospital mortality in pediatric emergency transfer patients
Children who have had an emergency transfer event spend a longer time in the ICU and in the hospital.
Clinical
Taking urine samples from infants
A simple stimulation method may make the process both easier and faster.
Quality
Pediatric hospitalists take on the challenge of antibiotic stewardship
While antibiotic stewardship is an issue relevant to nearly all hospitalists, for pediatric patients the considerations can be unique.