Pediatrics
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Protocol helped identify hospitalized children at risk for VTE
SAN DIEGO – Children with hospital-acquired VTE tended to be more medically complex, a single-center study showed.
Opinion
Engaging skeptical parents
With skeptical parents, resist the urge to tell, and listen instead.
News
Peanut is most prevalent culprit in anaphylaxis PICU admits
ORLANDO – Peanut and dairy were main causes of death of all the food-induced cases.
News
Death rate steady with pediatric early warning system
SAN ANTONIO – The findings of a new trial do not support the use of a pediatric early warning system to reduce hospital mortality.
News
PICU, hospital admissions up due to opioid ingestion
News
This is what a flu pandemic looks like
At first glance, activity level appears to equal the pandemic of 2009-2010.
News
Persistent opioid use a risk after surgery in teens and young adults
Higher initial opioid requirements didn’t necessarily mean persistent opioid use later.
Clinical
Journal of Hospital Medicine – Jan. 2018
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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.