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Throat Infections Part II: Deadly, Must-not-Miss, Pediatric Throat Infections
Although less frequent than the conditions discussed in part I, recognition of the critical, life-threatening throat infections is essential. Ill-appearing pediatric patients with a change in voice or stridor should prompt a rapid and thorough evaluation to ensure expedited management. This article reviews the critical, must-not-miss etiologies of a sore throat.
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Researchers Make the Case for STD Screening in Pediatric EDs
Considering the prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in adolescents and young adults, should pediatric EDs screen for STDs when these patients present to the ED? From a cost-effectiveness standpoint, the answer is yes, according to a team of researchers who examined this issue recently. -
AAP Recommends Screening All Children for Heart Problems
Around 2,000 Americans younger than age 25 die each year because of sudden cardiac death. -
CDC Report Highlights Ongoing Youth Mental Health Struggles
Agency notes rising number of related emergency department visits for suspected suicide attempts between early 2019 and early 2021. -
Throat Infections Part I: Low-Acuity Disease Entities
Sore throats are common! Being able to differentiate low-acuity self-limited infections from those processes that may result in sepsis or life-threatening airway compromise is critical. The author, in this two-part article, reviews the range of pathologies that may present with a sore throat. -
HHS Expands Mental Health Services Access for Young Patients
Agency designates funding for existing program that promotes behavioral health integration into pediatric primary care using telehealth. -
AAP Revises Guidelines to Improve Treatment of Children with Disabilities
Group says pediatricians can be advocates for this population, which is more likely to be subjected to abuse and neglect.
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Bloodborne Pathogens
In the acute care setting, clinicians may be confronted with a child who has had a nonoccupational blood and/or body fluid exposure. Being prepared with a focused approach and the ability to identify the multiple factors that may adjust the risk of contracting bloodborne pathogens is valuable in such exposures. The authors provide a focused approach to nonoccupational blood and/or body fluid exposure, as well as a discussion of each of the bloodborne pathogens.
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Caring for Young Febrile Infants
Every clinician has struggled with managing a febrile infant. We know the majority will have a benign viral illness, but we fear the serious bacterial infection that may have devastating consequences in this vulnerable population. This evidence-based article reviews the current literature and approach to infants less than 60 days of age.
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Top Copay Collectors at Pediatric EDs
By performing their job well, registrars reduce worries for families — and bad debt for the hospital. Some patient access employees share how they do it.