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Emergency Medicine
AAP urges school preparedness for medical emergencies
June 28, 2022
The AAP recently updated their recommendations urging schools to be prepared for emergency medical situations including seizures, diabetes, allergies/anaphylaxis, mental health, substance use, or asthma.
Over 300 pediatricians submit personal gun violence testimonies to Congressional record
June 15, 2022
Ahead of the US Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on gun violence prevention, the American Academy of Pediatrics announced the submission of a statement including more than 300 pediatricians sharing their personal testimonies on the subject.
Is cephalexin dosing for uncomplicated UTIs in the ED appropriate?
May 31, 2022
While antibiotic dosing was correct, therapy duration was frequently inappropriate.
Does the readiness of emergency services impact mortality?
February 03, 2022
Does readiness to treat pediatric patients in the emergency department lead to less mortality in the year following presentation? An investigation offers answers.
Examining access to pediatric emergency medicine
May 19, 2021
Access to all forms of health care can be hard to find in rural areas. A new report examines how this impacts pediatric emergency medicine.
Improve discharge safety with a checklist
May 04, 2021
At the virtual 2021 Pediatric Academic Societies meeting, Niloufar Paydar-Darian, MD, attending physician at Boston Children’s Hospital, presented the results of a quality improvement program with the aim of eliminating serious preventable adverse events linked to discharge.
7 common causes of medical error in pediatric emergency medicine
January 26, 2021
It's very likely that every medical provider will commit at least one medical error over the course of one's career. This infographic illustrates 7 common causes in emergency care.
The trauma of medical errors
December 15, 2020
Let’s continue to be vigilant in our practices to prevent medical errors, thus attaining what we all strive for: helping our pediatric/adolescent patients return to their normal thriving state of health and well-being.
Medical errors in the pediatric emergency department: Don't make these mistakes!
December 10, 2020
A medical error is not an unusual event, although most are minor. The emergency department is one place where medical errors are more likely because of the chaotic nature. Here's a look at common mistakes and some cases where mistakes were made.
Examining the cost-effectiveness of STI screenings in emergency departments
November 09, 2020
Are targeted screenings for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or universally offered screenings more cost effective than not screening? An investigation offers some answers.